What is the current 200-day SMA of VIX?

As of today, VIX 200-day SMA is $17.91

How does VIX 200-day SMA compare to its current price?

VIX 200-day SMA is +2.72% above its current market price

How far is VIX 200-day SMA from its all-time high?

VIX 200-day SMA is currently -60.18% below its historical high of $44.98 set on June 30, 2009

What is 1-year change in VIX 200-day SMA?

VIX 200-day SMA is up +9.82% year-over-year

What is the current 50-day SMA of VIX?

As of today, VIX 50-day SMA is $16.68

How does VIX 50-day SMA compare to its current price?

VIX 50-day SMA is -4.38% below its current market price

How far is VIX 50-day SMA from its all-time high?

VIX 50-day SMA is currently -73.30% below its historical high of $62.46 set on December 16, 2008

What is 1-year change in VIX 50-day SMA?

VIX 50-day SMA is up +3.54% year-over-year

Volatility Index Moving Average History & Chart Since 1990

200-Day SMA

17.910.07-0.37%

January 30, 2026

Summary

Current Value: As of today, VIX 200-day SMA is 17.91, down -0.37% on January 30, 2026
Vs Current Price: VIX 200-day SMA is +2.72% above its current market price
1-Year High: VIX 200-day SMA reached a 1-year high of 19.78 on May 19, 2025
1-Year LOW: VIX 200-day SMA reached a 1-year low of 16.27 on February 7, 2025

200-Day SMA Chart

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Performance

VIX Performance
Metric	Date	Value	1D	1M	3M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y
200-Day SMA	Jan 30, 26	17.91	-0.4%	-6.3%	-7.2%	-6.2%	+9.8%	-29.3%	-34.7%
50-Day SMA	Jan 30, 26	16.68	-0.6%	-4.9%	-0.1%	-4.6%	+3.5%	-21.5%	-28.5%
Price	Jan 30, 26	17.44	+3.3%	+21.7%	+3.1%	+16.7%	+10.1%	-12.5%	-47.3%
14-Day RSI	Jan 30, 26	55.64	+4.3%	+33.4%	+16.4%	+23.9%	+16.9%	+17.3%	-11.3%
Beta	Jan 30, 26	-6.14	-0.2%	-0.5%	+6.1%	-0.7%	+33.2%	-85.5%	-80.6%
ATR	Jan 30, 26	1.87	+3.1%	+8.6%	-12.5%	+12.7%	-17.0%	+20.7%	-54.8%
10-Day Volatility	Jan 30, 26	169.79%	-1.7%	+102.2%	+48.0%	+91.8%	+34.6%	+177.6%	-50.0%
3-Month Volatility	Jan 30, 26	114.91%	+0.8%	-13.5%	-10.7%	-13.7%	-41.6%	+48.7%	-30.1%
1-Year Volatility	Jan 30, 26	139.21%	+0.1%	+0.3%	-12.9%	+0.2%	-8.8%	+31.7%	-15.3%

200-Day SMA Highs

VIX 200-Day SMA Highs Comparison
Period	High	Date	Current
1M	19.12	Dec 30, 25	-6.3%
3M	19.69	Dec 4, 25	-9.0%
6M	19.69	Dec 4, 25	-9.0%
1Y	19.78	May 19, 25	-9.4%
3Y	25.35	Jan 30, 23	-29.3%
5Y	27.43	Jan 30, 21	-34.7%
All	44.98	Jun 30, 09	-60.2%

200-Day SMA Lows

VIX 200-Day SMA Lows Comparison
Period	Low	Date	Current
1M	17.91	Jan 30, 26	at low
3M	17.91	Jan 30, 26	at low
6M	17.91	Jan 30, 26	at low
1Y	16.27	Feb 7, 25	+10.1%
3Y	14.21	Jul 29, 24	+26.0%
5Y	14.21	Jul 29, 24	+26.0%
All	10.76	Feb 1, 18	+66.5%

200-Day SMA History

Date	Value	Change
Jan 30, 2026	17.91	-6.2%
Dec 31, 2025	19.09	+18.7%
Dec 31, 2024	16.08	+0.8%
Dec 31, 2023	15.96	-37.4%
Dec 31, 2022	25.49	+37.1%
Dec 31, 2021	18.59	-38.3%
Dec 31, 2020	30.14	+100.6%
Dec 31, 2019	15.02	-9.6%
Dec 31, 2018	16.62	+51.6%
Dec 31, 2017	10.96	-23.5%
Dec 31, 2016	14.33	-13.7%
Dec 31, 2015	16.61	+18.7%
Dec 31, 2014	13.99	-2.9%
Dec 31, 2013	14.41	-17.8%
Dec 31, 2012	17.52	-31.8%
Dec 31, 2011	25.69	+11.5%
Dec 31, 2010	23.05	-17.3%
Dec 31, 2009	27.88	-19.1%
Dec 31, 2008	34.45	+82.6%

Date	Value	Change
Dec 31, 2007	18.86	+45.4%
Dec 31, 2006	12.97	+0.9%
Dec 31, 2005	12.86	-15.8%
Dec 31, 2004	15.26	-23.1%
Dec 31, 2003	19.86	-30.8%
Dec 31, 2002	28.70	+10.3%
Dec 31, 2001	26.02	+11.4%
Dec 31, 2000	23.37	-0.6%
Dec 31, 1999	23.50	-12.1%
Dec 31, 1998	26.73	+16.0%
Dec 31, 1997	23.05	+36.9%
Dec 31, 1996	16.84	+34.9%
Dec 31, 1995	12.48	-11.7%
Dec 31, 1994	14.13	+13.0%
Dec 31, 1993	12.51	-15.6%
Dec 31, 1992	14.83	-13.1%
Dec 31, 1991	17.06	-26.4%
Dec 31, 1990	23.19	-

FAQ

What is the current 200-day SMA of VIX?
As of today, VIX 200-day SMA is $17.91
How does VIX 200-day SMA compare to its current price?
VIX 200-day SMA is +2.72% above its current market price
How far is VIX 200-day SMA from its all-time high?
VIX 200-day SMA is currently -60.18% below its historical high of $44.98 set on June 30, 2009
What is 1-year change in VIX 200-day SMA?
VIX 200-day SMA is up +9.82% year-over-year

50-Day SMA

16.680.10-0.59%

January 30, 2026

Summary

Current Value: As of today, VIX 50-day SMA is 16.68, down -0.59% on January 30, 2026
Vs Current Price: VIX 50-day SMA is -4.38% below its current market price
1-Year High: VIX 50-day SMA reached a 1-year high of 26.26 on May 9, 2025
1-Year LOW: VIX 50-day SMA reached a 1-year low of 15.74 on October 1, 2025

Performance

VIX Performance
Metric	Date	Value	1D	1M	3M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y
50-Day SMA	Jan 30, 26	16.68	-0.6%	-4.9%	-0.1%	-4.6%	+3.5%	-21.5%	-28.5%
200-Day SMA	Jan 30, 26	17.91	-0.4%	-6.3%	-7.2%	-6.2%	+9.8%	-29.3%	-34.7%
Price	Jan 30, 26	17.44	+3.3%	+21.7%	+3.1%	+16.7%	+10.1%	-12.5%	-47.3%
14-Day RSI	Jan 30, 26	55.64	+4.3%	+33.4%	+16.4%	+23.9%	+16.9%	+17.3%	-11.3%
Beta	Jan 30, 26	-6.14	-0.2%	-0.5%	+6.1%	-0.7%	+33.2%	-85.5%	-80.6%
ATR	Jan 30, 26	1.87	+3.1%	+8.6%	-12.5%	+12.7%	-17.0%	+20.7%	-54.8%
10-Day Volatility	Jan 30, 26	169.79%	-1.7%	+102.2%	+48.0%	+91.8%	+34.6%	+177.6%	-50.0%
3-Month Volatility	Jan 30, 26	114.91%	+0.8%	-13.5%	-10.7%	-13.7%	-41.6%	+48.7%	-30.1%
1-Year Volatility	Jan 30, 26	139.21%	+0.1%	+0.3%	-12.9%	+0.2%	-8.8%	+31.7%	-15.3%

50-Day SMA Highs

VIX 50-Day SMA Highs Comparison
Period	High	Date	Current
1M	17.54	Dec 30, 25	-4.9%
3M	18.51	Dec 2, 25	-9.9%
6M	18.51	Dec 2, 25	-9.9%
1Y	26.26	May 9, 25	-36.5%
3Y	26.26	May 9, 25	-36.5%
5Y	28.93	Jul 5, 22	-42.4%
All	62.46	Dec 16, 08	-73.3%

50-Day SMA Lows

VIX 50-Day SMA Lows Comparison
Period	Low	Date	Current
1M	16.68	Jan 30, 26	at low
3M	16.68	Jan 30, 26	at low
6M	15.74	Oct 1, 25	+5.9%
1Y	15.74	Oct 1, 25	+5.9%
3Y	12.74	Jul 16, 24	+30.9%
5Y	12.74	Jul 16, 24	+30.9%
All	10.21	Nov 28, 17	+63.3%

50-Day SMA History

Date	Value	Change
Jan 30, 2026	16.68	-4.6%
Dec 31, 2025	17.48	+4.8%
Dec 31, 2024	16.67	+13.8%
Dec 31, 2023	14.65	-37.6%
Dec 31, 2022	23.48	+21.1%
Dec 31, 2021	19.39	-22.9%
Dec 31, 2020	25.16	+90.6%
Dec 31, 2019	13.20	-40.2%
Dec 31, 2018	22.09	+111.6%
Dec 31, 2017	10.44	-25.3%
Dec 31, 2016	13.97	-17.0%
Dec 31, 2015	16.82	+11.5%
Dec 31, 2014	15.09	+11.5%
Dec 31, 2013	13.54	-20.6%
Dec 31, 2012	17.05	-40.6%
Dec 31, 2011	28.68	+51.1%
Dec 31, 2010	18.99	-16.8%
Dec 31, 2009	22.81	-61.4%
Dec 31, 2008	59.05	+155.4%

Date	Value	Change
Dec 31, 2007	23.13	+112.5%
Dec 31, 2006	10.88	-11.3%
Dec 31, 2005	12.27	-8.4%
Dec 31, 2004	13.39	-21.6%
Dec 31, 2003	17.08	-40.9%
Dec 31, 2002	28.92	+9.6%
Dec 31, 2001	26.39	+0.4%
Dec 31, 2000	26.28	+18.7%
Dec 31, 1999	22.14	-17.2%
Dec 31, 1998	26.75	-7.2%
Dec 31, 1997	28.83	+63.7%
Dec 31, 1996	17.61	+41.0%
Dec 31, 1995	12.49	-18.6%
Dec 31, 1994	15.35	+22.3%
Dec 31, 1993	12.55	-8.5%
Dec 31, 1992	13.72	-22.4%
Dec 31, 1991	17.67	-29.5%
Dec 31, 1990	25.05	-

FAQ

What is the current 50-day SMA of VIX?
As of today, VIX 50-day SMA is $16.68
How does VIX 50-day SMA compare to its current price?
VIX 50-day SMA is -4.38% below its current market price
How far is VIX 50-day SMA from its all-time high?
VIX 50-day SMA is currently -73.30% below its historical high of $62.46 set on December 16, 2008
What is 1-year change in VIX 50-day SMA?
VIX 50-day SMA is up +3.54% year-over-year

Data Sources & References

VIX Official Page (CBOE) www.cboe.com/tradable_products/vix
VIX Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VIX
VIX on Yahoo Finance finance.yahoo.com/quote/%5EVIX