Mov-Avg: Codeless time series analysis using moving averages

Abstract

This paper introduces Mov-Avg, the Python software package for time series analysis that requires little computer programming experience from the user. The package allows the identification of trends, patterns, and the prediction of future events based on data collected over time. In this regard, the Mov-Avg implementation provides three indicators to apply, namely: Simple Moving Average, Weighted Moving Average and Exponential Moving Average. Due to its generic design, the Mov-Avg software package can be used in any field where the application of moving averages is valid. In general, the Mov-Avg library for time series analysis contributes to a better understanding of data-driven processes over time by taking advantage of moving averages in any way adapted to the research context.

Figures (2)

• Figure 1: Library architecture showing graph functions
• Figure 2: Example screen containing the displayed graph, with the cursor and data displayed as a line graph.