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Inflation in 1652 and Its Effect on Dollar Value
Purchasing power increased by 21.05% in 1652 compared to 1651. On average, you would have to spend 21.05% less money in 1652 than in 1651 for the same item. This is an example of deflation.
In other words, $1 in 1651 is equivalent in purchasing power to about $0.79 in 1652.
The 1651 inflation rate was 33.33%. The inflation rate in 1652 was -21.05%. The 1652 inflation rate is lower compared to the average inflation rate of 1.03% per year between 1652 and 2019.
Inflation rate is calculated by change in the consumer price index (CPI). The CPI in 1652 was 6.00. It was 7.60 in the previous year, 1651. The difference in CPI between the years is used by the Bureau of Labor Statistics to officially determine inflation. Because the 1652 CPI is less than 1651 CPI, negative inflation (also known as deflation) has occurred.
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| Average inflation rate | -21.05% |
| Converted amount ($1 base) | $0.79 |
| Price difference ($1 base) | $-0.21 |
| CPI in 1651 | 7.600 |
| CPI in 1652 | 6.000 |
| Inflation in 1651 | 33.33% |
| Inflation in 1652 | -21.05% |
Inflation by Spending Category
CPI is the weighted combination of many categories of spending that are tracked by the government. This chart shows the average rate of inflation for select CPI categories between 1651 and 1652.
Compare these values to the overall average of -21.05% per year:
| Category | Avg Inflation (%) | Total Inflation (%) | $1 in 1651 → 1652 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 |
| Shelter | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 |
| Energy | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 |
| Apparel | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 |
| New vehicles | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 |
| Used cars and trucks | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 |
| Transportation services | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 |
| Medical care services | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 |
| Medical care commodities | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 |
It's important to note that not all categories may be tracked since 1651. This table and visualization use the earliest available data for each category.
How to Calculate Inflation Rate for $1, 1651 to 1652
This inflation calculator uses the following inflation rate formula:
CPI in 1652CPI in 1651
×
1651 USD value
=
1652 USD value
Then plug in historical CPI values. The U.S. CPI was 7.6 in the year 1651 and 6 in 1652:
67.6
×
$1
=
$0.79
$1 in 1651 has the same "purchasing power" or "buying power" as $0.79 in 1652.
To get the total inflation rate for the 1 years between 1651 and 1652, we use the following formula:
CPI in 1652 - CPI in 1651CPI in 1651
×
100
=
Cumulative inflation rate (1 years)
Plugging in the values to this equation, we get:
6 - 7.67.6
×
100
=
-21%
Data Source & Citation
Raw data for these calculations comes from the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Consumer Price Index (CPI), established in 1913. Inflation data from 1665 to 1912 is sourced from a historical study conducted by political science professor Robert Sahr at Oregon State University.
You may use the following MLA citation for this page: “Inflation Rate in 1652 | Inflation Calculator.” U.S. Official Inflation Data, Alioth Finance, 25 Apr. 2019, https://www.officialdata.org/inflation-rate-in-1652.
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in2013dollars.com is a reference website maintained by the Official Data Foundation.