August – the Most Volatile Month

2018-07-29

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August is considered to be the most volatile month over the past two decades where thin trading exaggerates price swings.

Why? Because most people are on vacation in the month of August for their Summer vacation, resulting in thing trading volume:

Reference:

Bloomberg, 2018-07-28, Dani Burger, “Volatility’s Coming for Your Summer Break as Headwinds Build”