The cumulative inflation rate in Hungary between 1985 and 1999 was 1,037.2%, meaning that overall prices were 11.4 times higher than they were in 1985. In other words, the purchasing power of Ft100 in 1985 was equivalent to Ft1,137.2 in 1999. The average annual inflation rate over this period was 18.96%.
The chart below shows how the value of Ft100 changes over time when adjusted for inflation, based on Consumer Price Index (CPI) data. All values are equivalent in terms of purchasing power, indicating how much money would be needed each year to buy the same goods or services.
All calculations are performed in Hungarian forint with six-decimal precision, though displayed values are rounded to two decimals for readability. Inflation figures are sourced from official government and international reports released monthly.
The following table contains relevant indicators:
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Cumulative inflation from 1985 to 1999 | 1,037.2% |
| Avg. Annual inflation from 1985 to 1999 | 18.96% |
| CPI 1985 | 4.16 |
| CPI 1999 | 47.33 |
There are several ways to calculate the time value of money. Depending on the data available, results can be obtained by using the Consumer Price Index (CPI) formula or the compound interest formula.
When we have both the start and end years, we can use the following formula:
To obtain the values equivalent in buying power between 1985 and 1999, use the corresponding CPI values:
Given that money changes with time as a result of an inflation rate that acts as compound interest, we can use the following formula: FV = PV × (1 + i)n, where:
In this case, the future value represents the final amount obtained after applying the inflation rate to our initial value. In other words, it indicates how much are Ft100 worth today. There are 14 years between 1985 and 1999 and the average inflation rate was 18.9643%. Therefore, we can resolve the formula like this:
| Initial Value | Equivalent value | |
|---|---|---|
| Ft1 forint in 1985 | → | Ft11.37 forint in 1999 |
| Ft5 forint in 1985 | → | Ft56.86 forint in 1999 |
| Ft10 forint in 1985 | → | Ft113.72 forint in 1999 |
| Ft50 forint in 1985 | → | Ft568.6 forint in 1999 |
| Ft100 forint in 1985 | → | Ft1,137.2 forint in 1999 |
| Ft500 forint in 1985 | → | Ft5,685.98 forint in 1999 |
| Ft1,000 forint in 1985 | → | Ft11,371.96 forint in 1999 |
| Ft5,000 forint in 1985 | → | Ft56,859.79 forint in 1999 |
| Ft10,000 forint in 1985 | → | Ft113,719.59 forint in 1999 |
| Ft50,000 forint in 1985 | → | Ft568,597.94 forint in 1999 |
| Ft100,000 forint in 1985 | → | Ft1,137,195.89 forint in 1999 |
| Ft500,000 forint in 1985 | → | Ft5,685,979.44 forint in 1999 |
| Ft1,000,000 forint in 1985 | → | Ft11,371,958.88 forint in 1999 |
| Cumulative inflation 1985-1999 | 1,037.2% |
| Avg. annual inflation 1985-1999 | 18.96% |
| CPI 1985 | 4.16 |
| CPI 1999 | 47.33 |
| Period | Value |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 100 |
| 1986 | 105.29 |
| 1987 | 114.43 |
| 1988 | 132.42 |
| 1989 | 155.13 |
| 1990 | 199.13 |
| 1991 | 268.47 |
| 1992 | 331.97 |
| 1993 | 406.55 |
| 1994 | 483.26 |
| 1995 | 620.05 |
| 1996 | 765.54 |
| 1997 | 905.73 |
| 1998 | 1,033.76 |
| 1999 | 1,137.2 |
All available years
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