In an FAQ titled "How to Add a Cash Rate Graph with Inflation and CPI Data" we looked at how to include a standard cash rate graph on your website (which included inflation and API data). This FAQ will show you how to include a standalone Inflation Graph with simple shortcode. Until the plugin update of January 2026 we used a clumsy image graph that was always intended for PDF reports - not for your website (we'll show you that shortcode which continues to be supported). The graph should replace those on FAQ pages that deal with issues of inflation. A number of shortcode attributes alter the presentation.
Monthly Inflation Figures: Until November of 2025, the RBA published only quarterly inflation figures, and it's this data that we include in the current graph. In November, the RBA introduced monthly figures but there's currently not enough historical data to build a usable chart. We will replace general single-figure inflation figures with the monthly record, soch as that in the rate/currency/inflation bar in your website header. This FAQ will likely be updated when that change is made.
The Result
The shortcode of [bm_inflation width="1200" points="120" frequency="month"] (attributes will be discussed in a moment) returns the following graph.
Unlike the image graph, we print the yearly inflation figure as a bar chart making it very obvious that it is the primary reference. Other inflation data and the CPI is provided as line graphs.
Shortcode Attributes
Primary shortcode attributes are frequency, points, end, start, and height. Other attributes will be added, so check back to this FAQ for more comprehensive information.
Inflation Image Graph
As stated earlier, we previously used the Inflation image graph - an excellent solution, but somewhat clumsy on websites. The LoanCalc API (and associated images) are excellent and support a large number of custom graphs. The Image Graph FAQ should be referenced for more information. As an example, the shortcode of returns the following (basic) graph.
You may apply a link, modal, and other effects to an image graph, but the JavaScript version is generally more website friendly.
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