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* The designated lead month in each product shall be determined by the Exchange, and is generally the most active month.
Final Settlement Procudures
https://www.cmegroup.com/rulebook/CBOT/III/76.pdf
Note: In the event the aforementioned calculations described in this advisory cannot be made or if CME Group staff, in its sole discretion, determines that anomalous activity yields results that are not representative of the fair value of the contract, the staff may determine an alternative settlement price.
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