What does the Average Return Calculator work out?

Arithmetic vs geometric average of a series of returns. It is one of the Money & Finance tools on Mondo Knows.

How is the Average Return Calculator calculated?

You get an instant answer with the working shown underneath.

Do I need to sign up, and is my data stored?

No sign-up, and nothing you type is sent anywhere. The calculation runs in your own browser, so the figures stay on your device and the page works offline once loaded.

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Average Return Calculator

Arithmetic vs geometric average of a series of returns. Use the free average return calculator below to get an instant answer, with the formula shown so you can check the maths and trust the result. Free, private, and no sign-up.

Yearly returnsComma separated percentages.

Mondo says

Geometric (compound) average

5.61%

Arithmetic average5.83%

Difference0.23%

Years6

The geometric average is the one your money actually experiences.

Average Return Calculator: common questions

What does the Average Return Calculator work out?: Arithmetic vs geometric average of a series of returns. It is one of the Money & Finance tools on Mondo Knows.
How is the Average Return Calculator calculated?: You get an instant answer with the working shown underneath.
Do I need to sign up, and is my data stored?: No sign-up, and nothing you type is sent anywhere. The calculation runs in your own browser, so the figures stay on your device and the page works offline once loaded.

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Estimates for general guidance only. This is not financial, medical or legal advice. Everything runs in your browser and nothing you type is stored.