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2026 Edition — Updated & Expanded

The 100-Year Pattern

How Data Science Unlocks Wall Street's Seasonal Calendar

by Afshin Moshrefi

Foreword by David M. Aferiat, Co-Founder of Trade Ideas LLC

Afshin doesn't just describe market patterns. He reveals a hidden structure that's been shaping price action for over a century. His breakthrough is not just conceptual, it's practical. Through TradeWave, he gives you access to the data, the tools, and the time-tested windows that let you map your trading fingerprint.

David M. Aferiat
Co-Founder, Trade Ideas LLC · Founder & CEO, The Avid Group

What's Inside the Book

This is not a prediction book. It is a probability book. What history gives us is context — what is typical, what is rare, and what deserves special respect.

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98 Years of S&P 500 Data

Nearly a century of usable seasonal history. When you have that much data, patterns don't need to be mystical. They either show up repeatedly or they don't.

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The 100-Year Pattern

A seasonal window starting September 27 that has held up for about 95 years — one of the most consistent rhythms in the data. The book explains what it means and why 2026 matters.

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TradeWave Integration

Learn how to work with the Opportunity Table, Trend Chart, and TradeWave Ratio (TWR) — and align these tools with a strategy that suits you.

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5 Data Appendices

Real-world repetition results, curated high-quality patterns, Buy & Hold vs. seasonal windows, futures & commodities examples, and a shareable opportunity template.

September 27, 2026

One of the most important dates in this book. It marks the beginning of the 100-Year Pattern — a seasonal window that has been one of the most consistent rhythms in nearly a century of market data.

About the Author

Afshin Moshrefi

Afshin Moshrefi

Founder, TradeWave · Tara Data Research LLC

With a background spanning AI, machine learning, SaaS development, and enterprise systems, Afshin built TradeWave to answer a simple question: what does history actually tell us about the market? The 100-Year Pattern is the culmination of years spent observing not just what markets do, but why most traders fail to engage with them in a way that reflects their own strengths. His goal is to help you stop guessing in the dark.

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