Can you define a "rolling twelve-month period"? (financial, definition, invest)

[Clarallel]

I know what it means, but I just can't figure out a way to cram it lucidly into one sentence. I'd need several minutes and a pencil and paper to explain it.


Can anyone offer a simple definition?

[Iggier]

First item on the page at http://www.iowadnr.gov/portals/idnr/...ling_total.pdf

[MrRational]

Originally Posted by Clarallel

I know what it means, but...

Can anyone offer a simple definition?

Twelve trailing months (TTM) works well and most will know the financial reference.
https://www.investopedia.com/terms/t...gl=rira-layout

[Clarallel]

Thanks, but they don't work.


Iggier, you can't define a rolling period by using the same word "rolling."


Mr. R, these are unsophisticated laymen, and won't necessarily know financial references any more than I do.


Any other ideas?

[RMD3819]

How about this?
What is the definition of a rolling 12 months in terms of sick pay

What is the context you are using this in?

[FrankMiller]

It is the most recent twelve months (as of whatever date you're identifying).

[hikernut]

Someone who doesn't know what a rolling period is will not understand a one sentence description. A picture is worth a thousand words in this case.

[Petunia 100]

Originally Posted by Clarallel

Thanks, but they don't work.


Iggier, you can't define a rolling period by using the same word "rolling."


Mr. R, these are unsophisticated laymen, and won't necessarily know financial references any more than I do.


Any other ideas?

Its a year, beginning and ending on any date, rather than a calendar year.