The cumulative inflation rate in Poland between 2016 and 2019 was 6.24%, meaning that overall prices were 1.06 times higher than they were in 2016. In other words, the purchasing power of zł100 in 2016 was equivalent to zł106.24 in 2019. The average annual inflation rate over this period was 2.04%.
The chart below shows how the value of zł100 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 Polish zloty 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 2016 to 2019 | 6.24% |
| Avg. Annual inflation from 2016 to 2019 | 2.04% |
| CPI 2016 | 99.34 |
| CPI 2019 | 105.54 |
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 2016 and 2019, 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 zł100 worth today. There are 3 years between 2016 and 2019 and the average inflation rate was 2.0386%. Therefore, we can resolve the formula like this:
| Initial Value | Equivalent value | |
|---|---|---|
| zł1 zloty in 2016 | → | zł1.06 zloty in 2019 |
| zł5 zloty in 2016 | → | zł5.31 zloty in 2019 |
| zł10 zloty in 2016 | → | zł10.62 zloty in 2019 |
| zł50 zloty in 2016 | → | zł53.12 zloty in 2019 |
| zł100 zloty in 2016 | → | zł106.24 zloty in 2019 |
| zł500 zloty in 2016 | → | zł531.21 zloty in 2019 |
| zł1,000 zloty in 2016 | → | zł1,062.41 zloty in 2019 |
| zł5,000 zloty in 2016 | → | zł5,312.07 zloty in 2019 |
| zł10,000 zloty in 2016 | → | zł10,624.15 zloty in 2019 |
| zł50,000 zloty in 2016 | → | zł53,120.73 zloty in 2019 |
| zł100,000 zloty in 2016 | → | zł106,241.45 zloty in 2019 |
| zł500,000 zloty in 2016 | → | zł531,207.25 zloty in 2019 |
| zł1,000,000 zloty in 2016 | → | zł1,062,414.51 zloty in 2019 |
| Cumulative inflation 2016-2019 | 6.24% |
| Avg. annual inflation 2016-2019 | 2.04% |
| CPI 2016 | 99.34 |
| CPI 2019 | 105.54 |
| Period | Value |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 100 |
| 2017 | 102.08 |
| 2018 | 103.93 |
| 2019 | 106.24 |
All available years
Today's value of Polish zloty by year:
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