When a negative amount is in the base period and a positive amount is in the analysis period (or vice versa), a meaningful percent change cannot be calculated.

Name: When a negative amount is in the base period and a positive amount is in the analysis period (or vice versa), a meaningful percent change cannot be calculated.
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Percent change calculations require both periods to have values of the same sign to avoid division by zero or undefined results.

When a Negative Amount Is in the Base Period and a Positive