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Variance Using Prior Two Members ​

Appends a computed variance entry to the working list, based on the last two elements already in it: the simple difference, later member minus earlier member. Doesn't reference a specific element itself - it operates on whatever two elements happen to be last in the set.

Example ​

1. Element: 2023 Actual, 2024 Actual
2. Variance Using Prior Two Members

Adds a third column showing 2024 Actual minus 2023 Actual - a year-over-year change column, without a separate cube formula to maintain. See Variance % Using Prior Two Members for the percentage version, and the reversed variants for the opposite subtraction order.

All four Variance instructions computed from the same two elements, 2023 Actual and 2024 Actual