Seasonal Index ((install)) Site
This ratio represents the combined effect of seasonality and random noise. Group all ratios by month (or quarter, etc.) and calculate the median or mean (median is less sensitive to outliers). Step 4: Adjust So That Average = 1 If the average of your raw seasonal indices is not exactly 1, adjust them:
| Year | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | |------|----|----|----|----| | 2022 | 80 | 120 | 100 | 140 | | 2023 | 90 | 130 | 110 | 150 | seasonal index
[ \textActual = \textTrend \times \textSeasonal \times \textIrregular ] This ratio represents the combined effect of seasonality