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Keeping a fixed conversion rate while comparing current and previous year
I have a semantic model where my fact table is linked to my calendar table by date. I use a month/year slicer to allow the user to select a single month and year (e.g., November 2025). Based on th...
In the end, to avoid the rate being impacted by SAMEPERIODLASTYEAR, I first calculate the PY amount in local currency. Then I apply the conversion, instead of relying on the already converted amount and using time intelligence functions. This approach fixes the issue.
In the end, to avoid the rate being impacted by SAMEPERIODLASTYEAR, I first calculate the PY amount in local currency. Then I apply the conversion, instead of relying on the already converted amount and using time intelligence functions. This approach fixes the issue.
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