How to calculate percentage change (Y/Y, Q/Q, P/P, M/M)?

There are two main possibilities to calculate percentage changes: 1. The Rate of Change analysis Set the Method as ‘Change over period %’, and then choose the length. 2. Formula You can also calculate percentage change over period with the formula: cop(series, length) Examples for Y/Y, M/M and Q/Q changes, respectively: cop(segdp, YearsLength(1)) cop(segdp, MonthsLength(1)) … Continue reading “How to calculate percentage change (Y/Y, Q/Q, P/P, M/M)?”

How to reverse or invert a series?

To reverse the sign of a series, use the following expression in the Series list: -series To invert a series, use this expression in Series list: 1/series For example: 1/eur

How to change the default font used in the text elements of my chart?

Click on an empty area in your chart (i.e., below the x-axis). This opens the general chart properties under the Presentation properties tab. In the Appearance box, change the default font. You can use the ‘…’ button to select from the full list of installed fonts. For more information: Elements of the chart

How to reverse / invert the y-axis?

To flip or reverse the y-axis: Select the y-axis on your Time chart. Switch to the Presentation properties tab and locate the Scale panel. Under ‘Reverse’ select ‘Yes’.   For more information: Elements of the chart

How to replace all missing values in a series with a 0?

There are two main possibilities to achieve this: 1. The Conversion settings tab in Series List You can set the ‘Missing Value Method’ as ‘Zero Value’. 2. Formula You can also use the formula: Null0(series) For more information: Formula analysis

How to create an index?

In Macrobond you can create index in two ways: 1. If your purpose is only to scale series to start at a specific value, like 100, then the Rebase analysis should be used. You’ll find more information on using the Rebase analysis here. 2. The Index Builder analysis can be used to create indices that … Continue reading “How to create an index?”