Based on 26 years of data, Seetapal prices in India typically peak in January (about 30% above the annual average) and bottom out in April (roughly 42% below). Historically, selling around January has fetched better rates.
Best month
January
vs average +30%
Weakest month
April
vs average −42%
100 = annual average (₹2,539/quintal) · averaged over 26 years
| Month | Index | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| January★ Best | 130.1 | ₹3,304 |
| February | 127.4 | ₹3,235 |
| March | 109.4 | ₹2,778 |
| AprilLowest | 58.1 | ₹1,475 |
| May | 113 | ₹2,869 |
| June | 102.4 | ₹2,600 |
| July | 91.5 | ₹2,323 |
| August | 96.7 | ₹2,456 |
| September | 91.3 | ₹2,318 |
| October | 96.1 | ₹2,440 |
| November | 88.9 | ₹2,257 |
| December | 95.1 | ₹2,415 |
Top 3 months to sell: January, February, May. The all-time highest monthly average was ₹14,000/quintal in May 2020.