What is the best month for Nickel?
Since 1993, January has been the strongest month for Nickel, averaging +4.76% and rising in 71% of 34 years. June has been the weakest, at -2.44%.
We rate the January pattern as strong and the June pattern as strong. February comes second at +2.29%. A strong month is when prices have tended to rise, not a promise that they will.
Every month, ranked
Nickel, 1992 to 2026
| Rank | Month | Average | Median | Up years | Pattern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | January | +4.76% | +6.33% | 71% | strong |
| 2 | February | +2.29% | +2.14% | 69% | strong |
| 3 | December | +0.96% | +0.70% | 53% | no clear pattern |
| 4 | March | +0.90% | -1.25% | 43% | no clear pattern |
| 5 | April | +0.79% | -0.17% | 46% | no clear pattern |
| 6 | August | +0.63% | -1.33% | 41% | no clear pattern |
| 7 | May | +0.51% | +1.35% | 51% | no clear pattern |
| 8 | September | -0.20% | -1.23% | 44% | no clear pattern |
| 9 | July | -0.26% | -0.67% | 43% | no clear pattern |
| 10 | November | -0.50% | -2.02% | 38% | no clear pattern |
| 11 | October | -1.38% | -0.07% | 47% | no clear pattern |
| 12 | June | -2.44% | -3.98% | 29% | strong |
Why it might happen
- Stainless steel and EV batteries; Indonesian supply growth has dominated the market.
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