How a Rolling Average Smooths Cash Flow Chaos for Small Businesses

Cash Flow Conversations with Fexingo: Working Capital, Receivables, and Small Business Finance · May 29, 2026 · 7m · transcript

Lucas and Luna explore the power of the rolling average cash conversion cycle as a stability metric for small businesses. Using the example of a regional hardware chain that survived supply shocks by tracking a 6-month rolling average of its cash gap, they explain how this method prevents overreaction to seasonal swings and late payments. Lucas breaks down the math — how to calculate a rolling CCC and interpret the trend — while Luna questions the trade-offs, like delayed feedback on improvement efforts. The episode also covers how to implement rolling averages with basic accounting tools and…