How well exponential smoothing works as a forecasting method depends on choosing a good smoothing weight for the series. To specify the exponential smoothing method, use the METHOD=EXPO option. Single ...

Graphics developer Nikita Lisitsa has posted a post explaining his favorite technique, exponential smoothing, which he says he uses 'everywhere in his products.' My favourite animation trick ...

For example, if you find that your moving average predicts 260 sales and multiplying by your smoothing forecasts 248 sales, you add the two figures together and divide by 2 to forecast 254 sales.