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What is a rolling forecast?

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A rolling forecast is a continuously updated projection that always covers a fixed future horizon (e.g., the next 12 or 18 months). As each period ends, a new period is added and estimates are revised with the latest information, so the forecast never expires at year-end and always looks the same distance ahead.
Real-world example Each month-end the team drops the completed month and adds a new one, keeping a constant 12-month view.

Common follow-ups: How does it differ from an annual budget? | What horizon does it keep?

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