The SINH() function returns the hyperbolic sine of a given value. It's a hyperbolic function that calculates the relationship between exponential growth and decay, mathematically expressed as COSH(x) = (e^x + e^(-x)) / 2. The function accepts any real number and returns a value that can range from negative infinity to positive infinity. In hyperbolic geometry, it represents the y-coordinate of a point on a unit hyperbola.
This function can be useful to model how forecast errors escalate non-linearly as predictions extend further into the future.
Syntax
SINH(Value)
Arguments
| Argument | Data type | Description |
| Value | Number | The numeric value for which you want to calculate the hyperbolic sine. The input can be any finite number. |
The SINH() function returns a numeric value.
Calculation engine functionality differences
This function is only available in the Polaris Calculation Engine.
Syntax example
SINH(1)
Additional information
Returns NaN when Angle is NaN.
Excel equivalent
Examples
| Formula | Result |
SINH(1) | 1.175 |
SINH(-1) | -1.175 |
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