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# NPV at 10%: Uneven Cash Flows Over 5 Years

> A 5-year project with irregular year-to-year cash flows, showing NPV handles uneven inflows just as easily as steady ones.

Interactive calculator: https://awesomecalcs.com/npv-calculator/10-percent-uneven-cashflows

Keywords: NPV calculator uneven cash flows, NPV 5 year project

## Scenario inputs

```json
{
  "inputs": {
    "cashFlows": [
      {
        "period": 0,
        "amount": -200000
      },
      {
        "period": 1,
        "amount": 40000
      },
      {
        "period": 2,
        "amount": 90000
      },
      {
        "period": 3,
        "amount": 30000
      },
      {
        "period": 4,
        "amount": 110000
      }
    ],
    "discountRate": 10
  }
}
```

## Frequently asked questions

### Does NPV work if cash flows vary a lot year to year?

Yes, NPV simply discounts and sums whatever cash flow you enter for each period, so it handles uneven, lumpy cash flows exactly the same way it handles a steady stream, without needing any special adjustment.