Value of £1 from 1938 to 2024
In 1913 the price of £1 is approximately equal to £73.89 today in 2024. Prices changed by 5.23% (or £0.85) per year on average during that period. It means that every purchase will cost you 73.89 times as much.
For anyone curious about the value of £1 in 1938 and what it would be worth today in 2024, this page provides a detailed analysis using the cumulative price change, average inflation rate, and other key financial indicators.
How Much is £1 in 1938 Worth Today?
- Converted Amount: The £1 from 1938, adjusted for inflation, would be equivalent to £73.89 in 2024.
- Cumulative Price Change: Over this period, the cumulative price change has been 7288.83%.
- Average Inflation Rate: The average annual inflation rate between 1938 and 2024 has been 5.23%.
| Cumulative price change | 7288.83% |
| Average inflation rate | 5.23% |
| Converted amount | £73.89 |
| Price difference | £72.89 |
| CPI in 1938 | 1.79 |
| CPI in 2024 | 132.26 |
| Inflation in 1938 | 4.07% |
| Inflation in 2024 | 1.35% |
| £1 in 1938 | £73.89 in 2024 |
Key Financial Indicators:
Consumer Price Index (CPI) Comparison
- CPI in 1938: 1.79
- CPI in 2024: 132.26
The CPI index has changed by 1.52 points per year on average over 86 years. The chart below represents the price changes from 1938 to 2024 (for convenience, the values converted in British Pounds):
Inflation Rate at 1938 and 2024
- Inflation in 1938: 4.07%
- Inflation in 2024: 1.35%
Price Difference
- The price difference between 1938 and 2024 is £72.89.
1938 to 2024 Inflation Calculator
To understand the transformation of £1 from 1938 into 2024 British Pounds, consider the following table:
| Year | CPI | Inflation rate | Value in 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | 1.79 | 4.07% | £1 |
| 2024 | 132.26 | 1.35% | £73.89 |
This table highlights the key figures that affect how the value of money changes over time due to inflation.
Buying Power of £1 in 1938
£1 in the year 1938 is now worth £73.89 in 2024, showing a substantial increase of £72.89 over the years. This change underscores how the average inflation rate of 5.23% annually has eroded the purchasing power of the British Pound.
It means that the real purchasing power has decreased and, adjusted for inflation, you can buy 73.89 times less for the same amount of money.
To illustrate this, let's see the chart below that demonstrates how £1 has significantly decreased in worth over 86 years: