Near-Target Pacing with Minimal Variance

Mid-month check shows spending nearly on target with only -1.7% variance. Demonstrates how the skill handles scenarios requiring minimal adjustment, providing reassurance while still offering fine-tuning recommendations.

Input

What you provide to the skill

check if we’re on track - $12,000 monthly budget, day 15 of 30, current spend is $5,900

Output

What the skill generates for you

Budget Pacing Dashboard

Current Status

Budget Period: Day 15 of 30 (50.0% elapsed)
Monthly Budget: $12,000
Actual Spend: $5,900
Status: BEHIND PACE (underspending)

Pacing Analysis

Expected vs Actual

Expected by Day 15: $6,000 (50.0% of budget)
Actual Spend: $5,900
Variance: -$100 (-1.7% behind pace)

Current Performance

Current Daily Run Rate: $393/day
Expected Daily Rate: $400/day
Variance: -$7/day (1.7% under target)

Month-End Projection

Projected Total: $11,790

Projected Budget Utilization: 98.3%
Projected Under-Budget: -$210

Projection confidence: HIGH (sufficient data)

Alert: You’re slightly behind pace, but well within normal range.

Recommendations

To Hit 100% Budget Utilization

Increase daily spend to $407/day for the remaining 15 days

Current daily rate: $393/day
Recommended daily rate: $407/day
Required increase: +$14/day (+3.6%)

Impact Analysis

If no changes made:

Projected month-end spend: $11,790
Missed opportunity: $210 (1.8% of budget unused)

If recommendation followed:

Total additional spend needed: $6,100 over 15 days
Will fully utilize monthly budget

Action Items

Monitor current campaigns - you’re nearly on track
Consider minor bid increases or slightly expanded targeting
Check pacing again in 3-4 days to confirm trajectory
No urgent action required - variance is minimal