The seasonality path of the S&P 500 is the average year-to-date return at every date of the year, considering all previous years performance (All years since 1980).
This screen shows the S&P 500 seasonality path by normalizing each year’s price series to 1.0 at the start of the year and plotting the cumulative performance through the calendar. Daily prices are aligned by month/day so you can compare how different years typically evolve across the same seasonal window. The chart highlights the current year versus historical history and includes summary reference lines such as the historical mean and median path. This view helps identify recurring seasonal tendencies, common drawdown periods and when gains usually concentrate during the year. Data is updated on trading days and presented for fast seasonality and risk context.