(Topic 4) The Treasury Manager is forecasting sales based on historical data. It was observed that sales decreased sharply in December last year, normally a high sales volume period. Further…

• (Topic 4)

The Treasury Manager is forecasting sales based on historical data. It was observed that sales decreased sharply in December last year, normally a high sales volume period. Further investigation indicated that a severe winter storm was experienced across the Southeastern United States. How should this event be classified in the forecast when considering the sales trends?