I have some results data in around 10 columns (sample in CSV below) that I would like to run a formula over per row to determine if the trend is reasonably steady/predictable, or lumpy, and if it is trending upwards or downwards. AS the sample shows below, some rows do not have all the data, but still need a determination of the general trend and consistency of the results.
I've tried a few formulas such as trend, growth, stddev, avedev, but I suspect I might have to use them in combination, which is currently beyond me. I feel like using the percentage difference between neighboring cells will help normalise the results to a degree, rather than the value of each cell. If the percentages are all positive then the trend is upward, but that's the best I've been able to come up with that I'm happy gives a clear answer.
I'm using google sheets, but might be able to convert an Excel formula. Any suggestions?
11.65,11.79,11.96,12.26,12.71,12.6,12.7,13.6,14.1,14.7
0.57,0.65,0.73,0.89,1.03,1.24,2.05,2.59,3,3.11
1.85,1.88,1.84,1.92,2.07,2.24,2.56,2.74,2.85,2.92
,,,0.66,0.72,0.78,1.33,1.43,1.47,1.52
,,,,0.64,0.6,0.56,0.55,0.3,
,8.97,8.54,10.46,11.44,8.06,7.42,7.86,7.66,7.8
2.67,1.53,1.84,2.43,2.94,3.43,4.04,7.46,8.25,9.09