by Calculated Risk on 9/04/2018 04:50:00 PM

Here is another monthly update on framing lumber prices.   Lumber prices declined in August from the recent record highs, but are still up year-over-year.

This graph shows two measures of lumber prices: 1) Framing Lumber from Random Lengths through August 24, 2018 (via NAHB), and 2) CME framing futures.

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Right now Random Lengths prices are up 11% from a year ago, and CME futures are up about 19% year-over-year.

There is a seasonal pattern for lumber prices. Prices frequently peak around May, and bottom around October or November - although there is quite a bit of seasonal variability.