Ethereum in August: seasonality and history
Since 2016, Ethereum has risen in August in 45% of years (5 of 11), with an average return of +9.67% and a median of −2.84%. That makes August its #7 month of 12.
Average+9.67%
Years up45%
Best year2017 · +93.58%
Worst year2018 · −34.77%
The seasonal path through August
Cumulative sum of each day's average return through August, all years since 2016.
| Strongest days | Avg | Up |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 13 | +4.30% | 50% |
| Aug 12 | +3.83% | 58% |
| Aug 3 | +2.79% | 55% |
| Weakest days | Avg | Up |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2 | −3.70% | 27% |
| Aug 14 | −2.29% | 25% |
| Aug 18 | −2.22% | 33% |
Seasonal trend windows touching August
- ▲ Bullish Aug 3 – Aug 13 · 11 days · seasonal Σ +17.02%
- ▼ Bearish Aug 14 – Aug 18 · 5 days · seasonal Σ −9.31%
August in recent years
| Year | Ethereum in August |
|---|---|
| 2026 | +32.60% |
| 2025 | +18.75% |
| 2024 | −22.22% |
| 2023 | −11.34% |
| 2022 | −7.60% |
| 2021 | +35.39% |
| 2020 | +25.91% |
| 2019 | −21.12% |
| 2018 | −34.77% |
| 2017 | +93.58% |
Questions
Is August a good month for Ethereum?
On average, yes: +9.67% since 2016, rising in 45% of years. But the range is wide, from −34.77% in 2018 to +93.58% in 2017, so an average is a tendency, not a forecast.
What are the strongest days in August?
Aug 13 (+4.30%, up 50% of years), Aug 12 (+3.83%, up 58% of years), Aug 3 (+2.79%, up 55% of years).