Yes, there is an easy way to convert a column of monthly data into a column of quarterly data in Microsoft Excel. Here are the steps:
- First, create a new column next to the column of monthly data.
- In the first cell of the new column, enter the formula (assuming the monthly data is in column A and the first month is in cell A1). This formula will average the first three months to give you the first quarter value.
- Copy the formula down to the rest of the cells in the new column. Excel will automatically adjust the formula to average the next three months for each subsequent quarter.
- Finally, format the new column as desired (e.g. as currency or percentage).
That's it! You now have a column of quarterly data that represents the average of the months in each quarter.