How far to go back in calculating moving averages depends on the recency of events that tend to determine the future. "Very recent" means more values;"not so recent" means few values.

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In calculating moving averages, "very recent" means using fewer values to emphasize the impact of the most recent data, while "not so recent" means using more values to smooth out short-term fluctuations and highlight longer-term trends.

How Far to Go Back in Calculating Moving Averages Depends