fourth quarters are notably bullish, whereas the primary and third quarters
are usually much less so. Since 1981, the typical pattern in Submit-Election Years has adopted the same construction however with persistently increased returns.
Submit-Election 12 months Common Efficiency since 1949:
The decrease black line represents the typical efficiency of all Submit-Election Years
since 1949,
and the higher gray line common efficiency of all Submit-Election Years
since 1981.
Democratic administrations have considerably outperformed Republican
administrations,
with the third quarter being particularly difficult
throughout Republican administrations.
Submit-Election 12 months returns have been notably favorable for 1st time period Democrats. Since 1949, there
has been just one occasion of a loss throughout a Submit-Election 12 months with a first-term Democrat,
in comparison with 4 out of 6 years with a Republican loss. Knowledge from 1981 onward shouldn’t be included as a result of
the small pattern measurement, though it nonetheless displays the identical pattern and bias in favor of Democrats.
Submit-Election 12 months returns have traditionally favored a first-term Democrat. Since 1949, there was just one occasion of a loss throughout a Submit-Election 12 months with a first-term Democrat, whereas 4 out of 6 years with a Republican noticed losses. Knowledge from 1981 onward was not included as a result of small pattern measurement, although it displays the identical pattern and bias in favor of Democrats.
The chart beneath illustrates the typical Submit-Election 12 months seasonal pattern. Sometimes, the primary and third quarters are the weaker durations, whereas the second and fourth quarters are the strongest.