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MiriamM
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5 years ago

Forecasting and trendline

Hi All,   I am using the forecast option on my sales values but when I add the trend line it doesn't extend to the forecasted area, how can I do that? Also from a logical point of view shouldn't th...
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Fowmy
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5 years ago

MiriamM 

The trend line does not extend beyond the actual data. It looks like your forecast follows the actual pattern but please check the seasonality factor in your Forecast settings how far back you have taken and also any points ignored. 

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    MiriamM
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    5 years ago

    Thanks, the whole data history is 1 year which I've put as seasonality, not sure what is the recommended seasonality for such a case? I haven't ignored any points.

     

    Thanks,
    Miriam