We often need to show deviation values over time, e.g., deviation of our monthly expenses from the budget for each month but, unfortunately, these values are often shown as line charts, which can be very confusing or misleading for audiences.

To see a better solution, check out my latest video (5 mins.):

BTW…
Early-bird prices for my live online public workshop end on Jan. 15! If you're interested in taking my Practical Charts and/or Practical Dashboards course, check out the workshop info/registration page.