MathLevel: IntermediateAvailable in: Excel 2007+
In this article
- Syntax
- Examples
- Example 1
- Related functions
COS also expects radians. Seasonal models sometimes use SIN and COS of the month to capture yearly cycles.
Syntax
=COS(number)
| Argument |
What it means |
number |
Angle in radians. |
Examples
Example 1
=COS(2*PI()*MONTH(A2)/12)
A smooth yearly-cycle feature for a forecast model.
SIN · PI
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