# AVERAGEEXZERONEG

The **AVERAGEEXZERONEG** function returns the average (arithmetic mean) of a set of values while excluding both zero and negative numbers from the calculation. The arguments can be numeric values or node references. This function is commonly used when only positive values should be considered, such as in performance metrics, financial analysis, or scenarios where zero and negative entries represent missing, invalid, or non-relevant data.

### Syntax

```javascript
averageexzeroneg(value1,[value2]....)
```

### Arguments

value1 – The first node or number to be averaged (Required).

value2,...– The additional nodes or numbers to be averaged (Optional).

### Example

```javascript
AVERAGEEXZERONEG(COLUMN1, COLUMN2)
```

In the example below, the *Average Values* measure is created using the **AVERAGEEXZERONEG** function, which returns the average value of the four quarters while excluding both zero and negative values.

The average is calculated excluding the zero and negative values, as shown in the highlighted example.

<figure><img src="/files/9HlDAJxEgjv8SqqmPYEV" alt=""><figcaption><p>Applying AVERAGEEXZERONEG function</p></figcaption></figure>

### Excel Equivalent

[AVERAGEZERONEG](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/average-function-047bac88-d466-426c-a32b-8f33eb960cf6)


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