The ASINH function returns the inverse hyperbolic sine of a value.
This function can be useful to reverse-engineer the underlying growth rate from a rolling cumulative total that has scaled non-linearly over time.
Syntax
ASINH(Value)
Arguments
| Argument | Data type | Description |
| Value | Number | The numeric value for which you want to calculate the inverse hyperbolic sine. The input can be any finite number. |
The ASINH() function returns a numeric value from negative infinity to positive infinity.
Calculation engine functionality differences
This function is only available in the Polaris Calculation Engine.
Syntax example
ASINH(1.1752)
Additional information
Returns NaN when Angle is NaN.
Excel equivalent
Examples
| Formula | Result |
ASINH(-2.5) | -1.647 |
ASINH(10) | 2.998 |
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