AVERAGEIFS vs STOCKHISTORY vs FORECAST
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AVERAGEIFS vs STOCKHISTORY vs FORECAST

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Basic Classification Comparison

  • Function Category 📊
    Primary classification of the Excel function based on its main purpose and usage domain, helps users quickly identify function types
    AVERAGEIFS
    • Statistical
      AVERAGEIFS belongs to the Statistical category. Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations
    STOCKHISTORY
    FORECAST
    • Statistical
      FORECAST belongs to the Statistical category. Excel functions for statistical analysis and calculations

  • Operation Type 🔧
    Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs
    AVERAGEIFS
    • Calculation
      AVERAGEIFS performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations
    STOCKHISTORY
    • Information
      STOCKHISTORY performs Information operations. Functions that focus on retrieving and displaying data in various formats
    FORECAST
    • Calculation
      FORECAST performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations

Basic Information Comparison

  • Known For ⭐
    Distinctive characteristic or primary strength of the Excel function
    AVERAGEIFS
    • Multiple Criteria Based Average
      AVERAGEIFS is known for Multiple Criteria Based Average.
    STOCKHISTORY
    • Stock Data Retrieval
      STOCKHISTORY is known for Stock Data Retrieval.
    FORECAST
    • Linear Trend Prediction
      FORECAST is known for Linear Trend Prediction.

Facts Comparison

  • Interesting Fact 💡
    Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function
    AVERAGEIFS
    • Can Handle Up To 127 Criteria Pairs
    STOCKHISTORY
    • First native stock data function
    FORECAST
    • Based on least squares regression method

  • Sarcastic Fact 🤣
    Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function
    AVERAGEIFS
    • Makes Simple Averages Feel Inadequate
    STOCKHISTORY
    • Like having a time machine for stock prices
    FORECAST
    • The crystal ball of Excel functions

Technical Details Comparison

  • Input Data Type 📝
    Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters
    AVERAGEIFS
    STOCKHISTORY
    FORECAST
    • Number
      FORECAST accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations

  • Version Compatibility 💻
    Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.
    AVERAGEIFS
    • Excel 2007
      AVERAGEIFS is compatible with Excel 2007 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2007 version
    STOCKHISTORY
    • Microsoft 365
      STOCKHISTORY is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
    FORECAST
    • Excel 2019
      FORECAST is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version
    • Excel 2016
      FORECAST is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version
    • Excel 2013
      FORECAST is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version

  • Operating System 💾
    Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platforms
    For all*
    • Windows
      Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system
    • MacOS
      Excel functions optimized for MacOS users
    AVERAGEIFS
    • Web Excel
      AVERAGEIFS runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
    • Excel Online
      AVERAGEIFS runs on Excel Online Excel functions available in the online version of Excel
    STOCKHISTORY
    • Excel Online
      STOCKHISTORY runs on Excel Online Excel functions available in the online version of Excel
    FORECAST
    • Web Excel
      FORECAST runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions

  • Required Arguments Count 🔢
    Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly
    AVERAGEIFS
    STOCKHISTORY
    FORECAST

  • Required Arguments Type 📊
    The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function
    AVERAGEIFS
    • Number
      AVERAGEIFS accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs
    • Array
      AVERAGEIFS accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
    • Range
      AVERAGEIFS accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations
    STOCKHISTORY
    • Text
      STOCKHISTORY accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing
    • Date
      STOCKHISTORY accepts Date as input types Excel functions specialized in processing date and time calculations
    FORECAST
    • Array
      FORECAST accepts Array as input types Excel functions that specifically work with array inputs for calculations
    • Number
      FORECAST accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

Evaluation Comparison

Alternatives to AVERAGEIFS
SUMIFS
Known for Multiple Condition Sum
🔢 needs fewer arguments than AVERAGEIFS
COUNTIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Counting
📊 is easier to use than AVERAGEIFS
📈 is more versatile than AVERAGEIFS
⚙ performs better than AVERAGEIFS
⭐ is rated higher than AVERAGEIFS
MATCH
Known for Position Finding
🔢 needs fewer arguments than AVERAGEIFS
SUMIF
Known for Conditional Sum Calculations
📊 is easier to use than AVERAGEIFS
MAXIFS
Known for Multiple Criteria Max
🔢 needs fewer arguments than AVERAGEIFS
📊 is easier to use than AVERAGEIFS
⚙ performs better than AVERAGEIFS
⭐ is rated higher than AVERAGEIFS
AVERAGEIF
Known for Conditional Average Calculations
📊 is easier to use than AVERAGEIFS
⚙ performs better than AVERAGEIFS
🛠 is more reliable than AVERAGEIFS
⭐ is rated higher than AVERAGEIFS
MODE
Known for Finding Most Frequent Value
📊 is easier to use than AVERAGEIFS
⚙ performs better than AVERAGEIFS
⭐ is rated higher than AVERAGEIFS
SUMPRODUCT
Known for Matrix Multiplication Calculations
📊 is easier to use than AVERAGEIFS
📈 is more versatile than AVERAGEIFS
⚙ performs better than AVERAGEIFS
🛠 is more reliable than AVERAGEIFS
⭐ is rated higher than AVERAGEIFS
SMALL
Known for Finding Nth Smallest Value
📊 is easier to use than AVERAGEIFS
⚙ performs better than AVERAGEIFS
⭐ is rated higher than AVERAGEIFS
COUNT
Known for Counting Numeric Cells
📊 is easier to use than AVERAGEIFS
⚙ performs better than AVERAGEIFS
🛠 is more reliable than AVERAGEIFS
⭐ is rated higher than AVERAGEIFS