There are various options for calculating the trendline. Select the appropriate option.
Trendline type | Description |
Exponential | An exponential trendline is a curved line that is most useful when data values rise or fall at increasingly higher rates. |
Linear | A linear trendline is a straight line that best fits the data using the least squares method. It is used to show a steady rate of increase or decrease. |
Logarithmic | A logarithmic trendline is a best-fit curved line that is most effective when the rate of change in the data increases or decreases quickly and then levels out. |
Polynomial | A polynomial trendline is a curved line that is used when data fluctuates, particularly for analysis of variables that vary by quadratic or cubic orders. |
Power | A power trendline is a curved line that is ideal for datasets that compare measurements that rise at a specific rate, useful when data is proportional to its power. |
Moving Average | A moving average trendline smooths out fluctuations in data to show a pattern or trend by averaging the data points in a specific interval. |