The Impact of Inflation on value of £2 from 1960 to 2024
In 1913 the price of £2 is approximately equal to £48.09 in 2024. Prices changed by 5.15% (or £0.72) per year on average during that period. It means that every purchase will cost you 24.05 times as much.
Inflation is a powerful force that can erode the purchasing power of money over time. For anyone curious about the value of £2 in 1960 and what it would be worth in 2024, this page provides a detailed analysis using the cumulative price change, average inflation rate, and other key financial indicators.
How Much is £2 in 1960 Worth Today?
- Converted Amount: The £2 from 1960, adjusted for inflation, would be equivalent to £48.09 in 2024.
- Cumulative Price Change: Over this period, the cumulative price change has been 2304.73%.
- Average Inflation Rate: The average annual inflation rate between 1960 and 2024 has been 5.15%.
| Cumulative price change | 2304.73% |
| Average inflation rate | 5.15% |
| Converted amount | 48.09 |
| Price difference | 46.09 |
| CPI in 1960 | 5.5 |
| CPI in 2024 | 132.26 |
| Inflation in 1960 | 1.48% |
| Inflation in 2024 | 1.35% |
| 2 in 1960 | 48.09 in 2024 |
Key Financial Indicators:
Consumer Price Index (CPI) Comparison
- CPI in 1960: 5.5
- CPI in 2024: 132.26
Inflation Rate at 1960 and 2024
- Inflation in 1960: 1.48%
- Inflation in 2024: 1.35%
Price Difference
- The price difference between 1960 and 2024 is £46.09.
1960 to 2024 Inflation Calculator
To understand the transformation of £2 from 1960 into 2024 British Pounds, consider the following table:
| Year | CPI | Inflation rate | Value in 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 5.5 | 1.48% | £2 |
| 2024 | 132.26 | 1.35% | £48.09 |
This table highlights the key figures that affect how the value of money changes over time due to inflation.
Buying Power of £2 in 1960
£2 in the year 1960 is now worth £48.09 in 2024, showing a substantial increase of £46.09 over the years. This change underscores how the average inflation rate of 5.15% annually has eroded the purchasing power of the British Pound.