This simple example shows how present value and future value are related. In the example shown, Years, Compounding periods, and Interest rate are linked in columns C and F like this: The formula to calculate future value in C9 is based on the FV function: The formula to calculate present value in F9 is based on the PV function: No matter how years, compounding periods, or rate are changed, C5 will equal F9 and C9 will equal F5.
Dave Bruns
Hi - I’m Dave Bruns, and I run Exceljet with my wife, Lisa. Our goal is to help you work faster in Excel. We create short videos, and clear examples of formulas, functions, pivot tables, conditional formatting, and charts.
