Time Series with FB Prophet

In this challenge, I used data preparation, analysis and visualization techniques to gather insights into Google Trends for Mercado Libre ($MELI) and compare them to the stock's price and volatility trends.

Later, I developed two time series model using Facebook Prophet.

  1. A model to forecast future search trends of Mercado Libre.

  2. A model to produce a daily sales forecast for the next quarter.

Technologies

pandas - For data structuring and analysis.

hvplot - For interactive visualizations

fbprophet - For time series forecasting

Lessons learned

1- Manipulated time series data by using Pandas.

2- Built time series models, including ones that can make predictions across different time frequencies or time zones.

3- Visualized and analyzed time series data for decision making.

4- Analyzed time series data by using correlation to recognize and quantify relationships.

5- Identified seasonal patterns in time series data.

6- Performed time series forecasting by creating models to predict the future.

Contributors

Aquiba Benarroch, CFA aquiba.me