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Moving Averages. Why use them?. Moving Averages, when graphed, allow us to see any trends in data that are cyclical By calculating the average of 2 or more items in the data, any peaks and troughs are smoothed out. 265. 269.25. 265.25. 270.75. 4 Period Moving Average.
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Why use them? • Moving Averages, when graphed, allow us to see any trends in data that are cyclical • By calculating the average of 2 or more items in the data, any peaks and troughs are smoothed out.
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