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A pattern that repeats at the same time each year, month or week.
Time and trends
Definition
A pattern that repeats at the same time each year, month or week. A seasonal peak is not growth. To judge growth, compare a period with the same period a year earlier.
Example
71% of Alta Sky Centre's admissions fall between November and March. A busy December does not show the business is growing. Comparing December with the previous December does.
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Why it matters
Ignoring it can make normal patterns look like problems or wins.
Where it is used
Sales forecasts, demand planning and trend reports.