The British pound has lost 99.369% of its value since 1893. Updated: December 12, 2023. £100 in 1893 is equivalent in purchasing power to about £15,846.31 today, an increase of £15,746.31 over 130 years. The pound had an average inflation rate of 3.97% per year between 1893 and today, producing a cumulative price increase of 15,746.31%.
The British pound has lost 98% its value since 1949. £100 in 1949 is equivalent in purchasing power to about £4,357.73 today, an increase of £4,257.73 over 74 years. The pound had an average inflation rate of 5.23% per year between 1949 and today, producing a cumulative price increase of 4,257.73%. GHrMq.