The Impact of Inflation on value of £18 from 1980 to 2024
In 1913 the price of £18 is approximately equal to £74.56 in 2024. Prices changed by 3.61% (or £1.29) per year on average during that period. It means that every purchase will cost you 4.14 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 £18 in 1980 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 £18 in 1980 Worth Today?
- Converted Amount: The £18 from 1980, adjusted for inflation, would be equivalent to £74.56 in 2024.
- Cumulative Price Change: Over this period, the cumulative price change has been 314.22%.
- Average Inflation Rate: The average annual inflation rate between 1980 and 2024 has been 3.61%.
| Cumulative price change | 314.22% |
| Average inflation rate | 3.61% |
| Converted amount | 74.56 |
| Price difference | 56.56 |
| CPI in 1980 | 31.93 |
| CPI in 2024 | 132.26 |
| Inflation in 1980 | 16.66% |
| Inflation in 2024 | 1.35% |
| 18 in 1980 | 74.56 in 2024 |
Key Financial Indicators:
Consumer Price Index (CPI) Comparison
- CPI in 1980: 31.93
- CPI in 2024: 132.26
Inflation Rate at 1980 and 2024
- Inflation in 1980: 16.66%
- Inflation in 2024: 1.35%
Price Difference
- The price difference between 1980 and 2024 is £56.56.
1980 to 2024 Inflation Calculator
To understand the transformation of £18 from 1980 into 2024 British Pounds, consider the following table:
| Year | CPI | Inflation rate | Value in 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 31.93 | 16.66% | £18 |
| 2024 | 132.26 | 1.35% | £74.56 |
This table highlights the key figures that affect how the value of money changes over time due to inflation.
Buying Power of £18 in 1980
£18 in the year 1980 is now worth £74.56 in 2024, showing a substantial increase of £56.56 over the years. This change underscores how the average inflation rate of 3.61% annually has eroded the purchasing power of the British Pound.