Calculate using only the last X cells of data in an array (monthly mutual fund performance figures)

j3ff

New Member
Joined
Jun 23, 2011
Messages
3
I'm trying to create a formula to calculate the performance for a mutual fund over the last year (a product of the last 12 monthly returns in an array). Here's a simplified example.

B1:N1 contain Jan, Feb, Mar...Dec
A2:A3 show year text 2010, 2011

The array of data is B2:M3. The data is monthly percentage returns but not in percentage format i.e. 2% is entered as 2 (rather than .02).

N2 gives the total return for the year 2010 with this array formula:
{=PRODUCT(B2:M2/100+1)-1}

N3 is the same formula adjusted down one row.

Row 2 contains all 12 data points but row 3 only has 5 data points as there is only data up to May 2011.

I need a formula to look at this array and determine the last 12 periods and then apply the formula to them to determine the cumulative performance. When I get the June 2011 performance figure and enter data into G3, I need it to adjust that 12 month period automatically.

In this example it would need to find the product of G2:M2 and B3:F3. When I enter June 2011 it would then need to find the product of H2:M2 and B3:G3 etc. etc.

Thanks in advance for any help! I hope my explanation is clear.

unledc.png


Uploaded with ImageShack.us
unledc.png
 
Last edited:

Excel Facts

Will the fill handle fill 1, 2, 3?
Yes! Type 1 in a cell. Hold down Ctrl while you drag the fill handle.
bump - if this isn't possible please just let me know. I was thinking a workaround was to transpose the data to another sheet and skip the array technicality...I have seen a solution for using "Last X data points" - just not in an array.
 
Upvote 0

Forum statistics

Threads
1,216,190
Messages
6,129,422
Members
449,509
Latest member
ajbooisen

We've detected that you are using an adblocker.

We have a great community of people providing Excel help here, but the hosting costs are enormous. You can help keep this site running by allowing ads on MrExcel.com.
Allow Ads at MrExcel

Which adblocker are you using?

Disable AdBlock

Follow these easy steps to disable AdBlock

1)Click on the icon in the browser’s toolbar.
2)Click on the icon in the browser’s toolbar.
2)Click on the "Pause on this site" option.
Go back

Disable AdBlock Plus

Follow these easy steps to disable AdBlock Plus

1)Click on the icon in the browser’s toolbar.
2)Click on the toggle to disable it for "mrexcel.com".
Go back

Disable uBlock Origin

Follow these easy steps to disable uBlock Origin

1)Click on the icon in the browser’s toolbar.
2)Click on the "Power" button.
3)Click on the "Refresh" button.
Go back

Disable uBlock

Follow these easy steps to disable uBlock

1)Click on the icon in the browser’s toolbar.
2)Click on the "Power" button.
3)Click on the "Refresh" button.
Go back
Back
Top