How to Read a Seasonal Heat Map

How to Read a Seasonal Heat Map

The heat map shows monthly performance at a glance.

Color Coding

Color Meaning
🟢 Green Positive average return
🔴 Red Negative average return
Intensity Strength of the move

Key Metrics Shown

  • Average Return %: Historical monthly average
  • Win Rate %: How often the month was positive

Interpretation Example

S&P 500 November:

  • Return: +3.57%
  • Win Rate: 60%
  • Verdict: Historically strong month

Pro Tips

✅ Focus on both return AND win rate ✅ High return + low win rate = unreliable ✅ Click any month for yearly breakdown

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