6. What is the average inflation rate between 2000 and 2019? 7. If your social security payment is tied to the general inflation rate, what would be your expected payment in 2012 assuming that the monthly payment was $1,200 in 2000? 6. What is the average inflation rate between 2000 and 2019? 7. If your social security payment is tied to the general inflation rate, what would be your expected payment in 2012 assuming that the monthly payment was $1,200 in 2000