Based on 25 years of data, Masur Dal prices in India typically peak in August (about 2% above the annual average) and bottom out in March (roughly 5% below). Historically, selling around August has fetched better rates.
Best month
August
vs average +2%
Weakest month
March
vs average −5%
100 = annual average (₹5,487/quintal) · averaged over 25 years
| Month | Index | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| January | 99.1 | ₹5,437 |
| February | 97.6 | ₹5,355 |
| MarchLowest | 94.6 | ₹5,190 |
| April | 98.4 | ₹5,399 |
| May | 99.8 | ₹5,476 |
| June | 101.2 | ₹5,552 |
| July | 101 | ₹5,541 |
| August★ Best | 102.3 | ₹5,613 |
| September | 102 | ₹5,596 |
| October | 101.2 | ₹5,552 |
Top 3 months to sell: August, September, December. The all-time highest monthly average was ₹9,615/quintal in August 2016.
| November |
| 101.3 |
| ₹5,558 |
| December | 101.4 | ₹5,563 |
