Compute the arithmetic and geometric average

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Calculate the arithmetic average, the geometric average, the variance and standard deviation For the S&P 500 index for the decade of 1980-1990. Do the same calculations for the S&P 500 index for 2000-2010. Compare and contrast your answers and provide explanations for the similarities and differences. Calculate the statistical measures using both annual and monthly returns, but compare and contrast using only annual data.

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