Based on 25 years of data, Masur Dal prices in India typically peak in August (about 5% above the annual average) and bottom out in March (roughly 6% below). Historically, selling around August has fetched better rates.
Best month
August
vs average +5%
Weakest month
March
vs average −6%
100 = annual average (₹5,481/quintal) · averaged over 25 years
| Month | Index | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| January | 98.8 | ₹5,415 |
| February | 97.3 | ₹5,333 |
| MarchLowest | 94.3 | ₹5,168 |
| April | 98.3 | ₹5,388 |
| May | 99.9 | ₹5,475 |
| June | 101.4 | ₹5,557 |
| July | 101.2 | ₹5,546 |
| August★ Best | 104.9 | ₹5,749 |
| September | 101.5 | ₹5,563 |
| October | 100.8 | ₹5,525 |
| November | 100.8 | ₹5,525 |
| December | 101 | ₹5,535 |
Top 3 months to sell: August, September, June. The all-time highest monthly average was ₹9,615/quintal in August 2016.
