New Functions for 2016
Only five new functions for Excel 2016 - all Statistical.
- FORECAST.ETS
- Syntax: FORECAST.ETS(target date, values, timeline, [seasonality], [data_completion], [aggregation])
Calculates a future value based on historical values. This function can be used to predict future sales, consumer trends, etc.
- FORECAST.ETS.CONFINT
- Syntax: FORECAST.ETS.CONFINT(target date, values, timeline, [confindence_level], [seasonality], [data_completion], [aggregation])
Returns a confidence level for the forecast value at the specified target date.
- FORECAST.ETS.SEASONALITY
- Syntax: FORECAST.ETS.SEASONALITY(target date, values, timeline, [seasonality], [data_completion])
Returns the length of the repetitive pattern Excel detects for the specified time series.
- FORECAST.ETS.STAT
- FORECAST.ETS.STAT(target date, values, timeline, [confindence_level], [seasonality], [data_completion], [aggregation])
Returns a statistical value as a result of time series forecasting.
- FORECAST.LINEAR
- Syntax: FORECAST.LINEAR(x, known_y's, known_x's))
Calculates a future value by using existing values.