What is the current 200-day SMA of VIX?

As of today, VIX 200-day SMA is $18.06

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

VIX 200-day SMA is +17.93% above its current market price

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

VIX 200-day SMA is currently -59.86% 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 down -6.15% year-over-year

What is the current 50-day SMA of VIX?

As of today, VIX 50-day SMA is $15.78

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

VIX 50-day SMA is +3.10% above its current market price

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

VIX 50-day SMA is currently -74.73% 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 +0.10% year-over-year

What is the current 20-day SMA of VIX?

As of today, VIX 20-day SMA is $15.92

How does VIX 20-day SMA compare to its current price?

VIX 20-day SMA is +3.97% above its current market price

How far is VIX 20-day SMA from its all-time high?

VIX 20-day SMA is currently -75.52% below its historical high of $65.03 set on November 20, 2008

What is 1-year change in VIX 20-day SMA?

VIX 20-day SMA is up +0.96% year-over-year

What is the current 200-day EMA of VIX?

As of today, VIX 200-day EMA is $17.42

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

VIX 200-day EMA is +13.79% above its current market price

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

VIX 200-day EMA is currently -58.68% below its historical high of $42.17 set on April 1, 2009

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

VIX 200-day EMA is down -3.11% year-over-year

What is the current 50-day EMA of VIX?

As of today, VIX 50-day EMA is $15.97

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

VIX 50-day EMA is +4.32% above its current market price

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

VIX 50-day EMA is currently -72.33% below its historical high of $57.72 set on December 9, 2008

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

VIX 50-day EMA is down -1.16% year-over-year

What is the current 20-day EMA of VIX?

As of today, VIX 20-day EMA is $15.74

How does VIX 20-day EMA compare to its current price?

VIX 20-day EMA is +2.78% above its current market price

How far is VIX 20-day EMA from its all-time high?

VIX 20-day EMA is currently -76.03% below its historical high of $65.65 set on November 21, 2008

What is 1-year change in VIX 20-day EMA?

VIX 20-day EMA is down -1.38% year-over-year

Volatility Index Moving Average History & Chart Since 1990

200-Day SMA

18.060.01-0.06%

October 2, 2026

Summary

Current Value: As of today, VIX 200-day SMA is 18.06, down -0.06% on October 2, 2026
Vs Current Price: VIX 200-day SMA is +17.93% above its current market price
1-Year High: VIX 200-day SMA reached a 1-year high of 19.69 on December 4, 2025
1-Year Low: VIX 200-day SMA reached a 1-year low of 17.27 on February 26, 2026

200-Day SMA Chart

Performance

VIX Performance
Metric	Date	Value	1D	1M	3M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y
200-Day SMA	Oct 2, 26	18.06	-0.1%	-1.6%	-3.3%	-5.4%	-6.2%	+2.3%	-9.5%
50-Day SMA	Oct 2, 26	15.78	-0.4%	-3.6%	-10.5%	-9.7%	+0.1%	+2.6%	-15.2%
20-Day SMA	Oct 2, 26	15.92	+0.3%	+5.0%	-12.1%	+3.3%	+1.0%	+2.9%	-21.4%
200-Day EMA	Oct 2, 26	17.42	-0.1%	-2.3%	-7.1%	-2.1%	-3.1%	-1.2%	-13.4%
50-Day EMA	Oct 2, 26	15.97	-0.2%	-1.7%	-12.0%	-4.7%	-1.2%	+2.5%	-16.7%
20-Day EMA	Oct 2, 26	15.74	-0.3%	+1.7%	-10.6%	+1.1%	-1.4%	-2.8%	-22.8%
Price	Oct 2, 26	15.31	-6.6%	+0.7%	-5.2%	+2.4%	-7.9%	-13.1%	-27.4%
14-Day RSI	Oct 2, 26	47.65	-10.7%	-0.0%	+7.3%	+6.1%	-13.4%	-20.1%	-9.8%
Beta	Oct 2, 26	-7.90	-0.1%	-0.1%	+3.4%	-29.5%	-23.1%	-150.0%	+0.8%
ATR	Oct 2, 26	1.29	-1.2%	+0.3%	-35.6%	-22.2%	+7.2%	-13.6%	-57.4%
10-Day Volatility	Oct 2, 26	77.29%	+7.8%	-14.1%	-27.1%	-12.7%	+16.7%	-29.8%	-63.7%

200-Day SMA Highs

VIX 200-Day SMA Highs Comparison
Period	High	Date	Current
1M	18.34	Sep 2, 26	-1.6%
3M	18.74	Jul 28, 26	-3.7%
6M	18.74	Jul 28, 26	-3.7%
1Y	19.69	Dec 4, 25	-8.3%
3Y	19.78	May 19, 25	-8.7%
5Y	26.63	Nov 3, 22	-32.2%
All	44.98	Jun 30, 09	-59.9%

200-Day SMA Lows

VIX 200-Day SMA Lows Comparison
Period	Low	Date	Current
1M	18.06	Oct 2, 26	at low
3M	18.06	Oct 2, 26	at low
6M	18.06	Oct 2, 26	at low
1Y	17.27	Feb 26, 26	+4.5%
3Y	14.21	Jul 29, 24	+27.0%
5Y	14.21	Jul 29, 24	+27.0%
All	10.76	Feb 1, 18	+67.8%

200-Day SMA History

Date	Value	Change
Oct 2, 2026	18.06	-5.4%
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 $18.06
How does VIX 200-day SMA compare to its current price?: VIX 200-day SMA is +17.93% above its current market price
How far is VIX 200-day SMA from its all-time high?: VIX 200-day SMA is currently -59.86% 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 down -6.15% year-over-year

50-Day SMA

15.780.07-0.41%

October 2, 2026

Summary

Current Value: As of today, VIX 50-day SMA is 15.78, down -0.41% on October 2, 2026
Vs Current Price: VIX 50-day SMA is +3.10% above its current market price
1-Year High: VIX 50-day SMA reached a 1-year high of 22.52 on April 15, 2026
1-Year Low: VIX 50-day SMA reached a 1-year low of 15.77 on October 2, 2025

Performance

VIX Performance
Metric	Date	Value	1D	1M	3M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y
50-Day SMA	Oct 2, 26	15.78	-0.4%	-3.6%	-10.5%	-9.7%	+0.1%	+2.6%	-15.2%
200-Day SMA	Oct 2, 26	18.06	-0.1%	-1.6%	-3.3%	-5.4%	-6.2%	+2.3%	-9.5%
20-Day SMA	Oct 2, 26	15.92	+0.3%	+5.0%	-12.1%	+3.3%	+1.0%	+2.9%	-21.4%
200-Day EMA	Oct 2, 26	17.42	-0.1%	-2.3%	-7.1%	-2.1%	-3.1%	-1.2%	-13.4%
50-Day EMA	Oct 2, 26	15.97	-0.2%	-1.7%	-12.0%	-4.7%	-1.2%	+2.5%	-16.7%
20-Day EMA	Oct 2, 26	15.74	-0.3%	+1.7%	-10.6%	+1.1%	-1.4%	-2.8%	-22.8%
Price	Oct 2, 26	15.31	-6.6%	+0.7%	-5.2%	+2.4%	-7.9%	-13.1%	-27.4%
14-Day RSI	Oct 2, 26	47.65	-10.7%	-0.0%	+7.3%	+6.1%	-13.4%	-20.1%	-9.8%
Beta	Oct 2, 26	-7.90	-0.1%	-0.1%	+3.4%	-29.5%	-23.1%	-150.0%	+0.8%
ATR	Oct 2, 26	1.29	-1.2%	+0.3%	-35.6%	-22.2%	+7.2%	-13.6%	-57.4%
10-Day Volatility	Oct 2, 26	77.29%	+7.8%	-14.1%	-27.1%	-12.7%	+16.7%	-29.8%	-63.7%
3-Month Volatility	Oct 2, 26	100.31%	+0.7%	-25.9%	-19.2%	-24.6%	+9.7%	+15.1%	-30.1%
1-Year Volatility	Oct 2, 26	125.79%	+0.3%	+1.6%	+1.5%	-9.4%	-18.4%	+47.4%	-10.0%

50-Day SMA Highs

VIX 50-Day SMA Highs Comparison
Period	High	Date	Current
1M	16.37	Sep 2, 26	-3.6%
3M	17.63	Jul 2, 26	-10.5%
6M	22.52	Apr 15, 26	-29.9%
1Y	22.52	Apr 15, 26	-29.9%
3Y	26.26	May 9, 25	-39.9%
5Y	28.93	Jul 5, 22	-45.4%
All	62.46	Dec 16, 08	-74.7%

50-Day SMA Lows

VIX 50-Day SMA Lows Comparison
Period	Low	Date	Current
1M	15.78	Oct 2, 26	at low
3M	15.78	Oct 2, 26	at low
6M	15.78	Oct 2, 26	at low
1Y	15.77	Oct 2, 25	+0.1%
3Y	12.74	Jul 16, 24	+23.9%
5Y	12.74	Jul 16, 24	+23.9%
All	10.21	Nov 28, 17	+54.5%

50-Day SMA History

Date	Value	Change
Oct 2, 2026	15.78	-9.7%
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 $15.78
How does VIX 50-day SMA compare to its current price?: VIX 50-day SMA is +3.10% above its current market price
How far is VIX 50-day SMA from its all-time high?: VIX 50-day SMA is currently -74.73% 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 +0.10% year-over-year

20-Day SMA

15.920.04+0.25%

October 2, 2026

Summary

Current Value: As of today, VIX 20-day SMA is 15.92, up +0.25% on October 2, 2026
Vs Current Price: VIX 20-day SMA is +3.97% above its current market price
1-Year High: VIX 20-day SMA reached a 1-year high of 26.08 on April 2, 2026
1-Year Low: VIX 20-day SMA reached a 1-year low of 14.97 on January 16, 2026

Performance

VIX Performance
Metric	Date	Value	1D	1M	3M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y
20-Day SMA	Oct 2, 26	15.92	+0.3%	+5.0%	-12.1%	+3.3%	+1.0%	+2.9%	-21.4%
200-Day SMA	Oct 2, 26	18.06	-0.1%	-1.6%	-3.3%	-5.4%	-6.2%	+2.3%	-9.5%
50-Day SMA	Oct 2, 26	15.78	-0.4%	-3.6%	-10.5%	-9.7%	+0.1%	+2.6%	-15.2%
200-Day EMA	Oct 2, 26	17.42	-0.1%	-2.3%	-7.1%	-2.1%	-3.1%	-1.2%	-13.4%
50-Day EMA	Oct 2, 26	15.97	-0.2%	-1.7%	-12.0%	-4.7%	-1.2%	+2.5%	-16.7%
20-Day EMA	Oct 2, 26	15.74	-0.3%	+1.7%	-10.6%	+1.1%	-1.4%	-2.8%	-22.8%
Price	Oct 2, 26	15.31	-6.6%	+0.7%	-5.2%	+2.4%	-7.9%	-13.1%	-27.4%
14-Day RSI	Oct 2, 26	47.65	-10.7%	-0.0%	+7.3%	+6.1%	-13.4%	-20.1%	-9.8%
Beta	Oct 2, 26	-7.90	-0.1%	-0.1%	+3.4%	-29.5%	-23.1%	-150.0%	+0.8%
ATR	Oct 2, 26	1.29	-1.2%	+0.3%	-35.6%	-22.2%	+7.2%	-13.6%	-57.4%
10-Day Volatility	Oct 2, 26	77.29%	+7.8%	-14.1%	-27.1%	-12.7%	+16.7%	-29.8%	-63.7%
3-Month Volatility	Oct 2, 26	100.31%	+0.7%	-25.9%	-19.2%	-24.6%	+9.7%	+15.1%	-30.1%
1-Year Volatility	Oct 2, 26	125.79%	+0.3%	+1.6%	+1.5%	-9.4%	-18.4%	+47.4%	-10.0%

20-Day SMA Highs

VIX 20-Day SMA Highs Comparison
Period	High	Date	Current
1M	15.92	Oct 2, 26	at high
3M	18.11	Jul 6, 26	-12.1%
6M	26.08	Apr 2, 26	-39.0%
1Y	26.08	Apr 2, 26	-39.0%
3Y	32.63	May 1, 25	-51.2%
5Y	32.63	May 1, 25	-51.2%
All	65.03	Nov 20, 08	-75.5%

20-Day SMA Lows

VIX 20-Day SMA Lows Comparison
Period	Low	Date	Current
1M	15.09	Sep 7, 26	+5.5%
3M	15.09	Sep 7, 26	+5.5%
6M	15.09	Sep 7, 26	+5.5%
1Y	14.97	Jan 16, 26	+6.3%
3Y	12.53	Jul 8, 24	+27.1%
5Y	12.53	Jul 8, 24	+27.1%
All	9.78	Oct 16, 17	+62.7%

20-Day SMA History

Date	Value	Change
Oct 2, 2026	15.92	+3.3%
Dec 31, 2025	15.41	-3.6%
Dec 31, 2024	15.99	+25.7%
Dec 31, 2023	12.72	-41.9%
Dec 31, 2022	21.88	+6.5%
Dec 31, 2021	20.54	-8.8%
Dec 31, 2020	22.51	+64.4%
Dec 31, 2019	13.70	-44.3%
Dec 31, 2018	24.61	+139.7%
Dec 31, 2017	10.26	-17.2%
Dec 31, 2016	12.39	-32.3%
Dec 31, 2015	18.30	+10.3%
Dec 31, 2014	16.59	+16.9%
Dec 31, 2013	14.19	-18.0%
Dec 31, 2012	17.31	-30.6%
Dec 31, 2011	24.93	+44.2%
Dec 31, 2010	17.29	-18.5%
Dec 31, 2009	21.21	-58.5%
Dec 31, 2008	51.07	+135.9%

Date	Value	Change
Dec 31, 2007	21.65	+97.5%
Dec 31, 2006	10.96	-2.6%
Dec 31, 2005	11.26	-9.2%
Dec 31, 2004	12.41	-26.4%
Dec 31, 2003	16.86	-40.3%
Dec 31, 2002	28.25	+19.1%
Dec 31, 2001	23.72	-10.6%
Dec 31, 2000	26.53	+19.6%
Dec 31, 1999	22.18	-13.1%
Dec 31, 1998	25.51	-3.1%
Dec 31, 1997	26.32	+36.2%
Dec 31, 1996	19.33	+64.5%
Dec 31, 1995	11.75	-16.4%
Dec 31, 1994	14.05	+26.3%
Dec 31, 1993	11.13	-8.4%
Dec 31, 1992	12.14	-33.5%
Dec 31, 1991	18.26	-21.9%
Dec 31, 1990	23.36	-

FAQ

What is the current 20-day SMA of VIX?: As of today, VIX 20-day SMA is $15.92
How does VIX 20-day SMA compare to its current price?: VIX 20-day SMA is +3.97% above its current market price
How far is VIX 20-day SMA from its all-time high?: VIX 20-day SMA is currently -75.52% below its historical high of $65.03 set on November 20, 2008
What is 1-year change in VIX 20-day SMA?: VIX 20-day SMA is up +0.96% year-over-year

200-Day EMA

17.420.02-0.12%

October 2, 2026

Summary

Current Value: As of today, VIX 200-day EMA is 17.42, down -0.12% on October 2, 2026
Vs Current Price: VIX 200-day EMA is +13.79% above its current market price
1-Year High: VIX 200-day EMA reached a 1-year high of 19.57 on April 8, 2026
1-Year Low: VIX 200-day EMA reached a 1-year low of 17.42 on October 2, 2026

Performance

VIX Performance
Metric	Date	Value	1D	1M	3M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y
200-Day EMA	Oct 2, 26	17.42	-0.1%	-2.3%	-7.1%	-2.1%	-3.1%	-1.2%	-13.4%
50-Day EMA	Oct 2, 26	15.97	-0.2%	-1.7%	-12.0%	-4.7%	-1.2%	+2.5%	-16.7%
20-Day EMA	Oct 2, 26	15.74	-0.3%	+1.7%	-10.6%	+1.1%	-1.4%	-2.8%	-22.8%
200-Day SMA	Oct 2, 26	18.06	-0.1%	-1.6%	-3.3%	-5.4%	-6.2%	+2.3%	-9.5%
50-Day SMA	Oct 2, 26	15.78	-0.4%	-3.6%	-10.5%	-9.7%	+0.1%	+2.6%	-15.2%
20-Day SMA	Oct 2, 26	15.92	+0.3%	+5.0%	-12.1%	+3.3%	+1.0%	+2.9%	-21.4%
Price	Oct 2, 26	15.31	-6.6%	+0.7%	-5.2%	+2.4%	-7.9%	-13.1%	-27.4%
14-Day RSI	Oct 2, 26	47.65	-10.7%	-0.0%	+7.3%	+6.1%	-13.4%	-20.1%	-9.8%
Beta	Oct 2, 26	-7.90	-0.1%	-0.1%	+3.4%	-29.5%	-23.1%	-150.0%	+0.8%
ATR	Oct 2, 26	1.29	-1.2%	+0.3%	-35.6%	-22.2%	+7.2%	-13.6%	-57.4%
10-Day Volatility	Oct 2, 26	77.29%	+7.8%	-14.1%	-27.1%	-12.7%	+16.7%	-29.8%	-63.7%
3-Month Volatility	Oct 2, 26	100.31%	+0.7%	-25.9%	-19.2%	-24.6%	+9.7%	+15.1%	-30.1%
1-Year Volatility	Oct 2, 26	125.79%	+0.3%	+1.6%	+1.5%	-9.4%	-18.4%	+47.4%	-10.0%

200-Day EMA Highs

VIX 200-Day EMA Highs Comparison
Period	High	Date	Current
1M	17.83	Sep 2, 26	-2.3%
3M	18.75	Jul 2, 26	-7.1%
6M	19.57	Apr 8, 26	-11.0%
1Y	19.57	Apr 8, 26	-11.0%
3Y	20.47	May 9, 25	-14.9%
5Y	25.88	Oct 27, 22	-32.7%
All	42.17	Apr 1, 09	-58.7%

200-Day EMA Lows

VIX 200-Day EMA Lows Comparison
Period	Low	Date	Current
1M	17.42	Oct 2, 26	at low
3M	17.42	Oct 2, 26	at low
6M	17.42	Oct 2, 26	at low
1Y	17.42	Oct 2, 26	at low
3Y	14.31	Jul 16, 24	+21.7%
5Y	14.31	Jul 16, 24	+21.7%
All	10.93	Jan 12, 18	+59.4%

200-Day EMA History

Date	Value	Change
Oct 2, 2026	17.42	-2.1%
Dec 31, 2025	17.79	+8.2%
Dec 31, 2024	16.45	+0.6%
Dec 31, 2023	16.35	-33.8%
Dec 31, 2022	24.71	+24.8%
Dec 31, 2021	19.81	-24.6%
Dec 31, 2020	26.27	+74.9%
Dec 31, 2019	15.03	-13.7%
Dec 31, 2018	17.41	+57.6%
Dec 31, 2017	11.05	-24.8%
Dec 31, 2016	14.69	-14.4%
Dec 31, 2015	17.16	+17.3%
Dec 31, 2014	14.63	+0.4%
Dec 31, 2013	14.57	-19.1%
Dec 31, 2012	18.01	-33.5%
Dec 31, 2011	27.10	+22.5%
Dec 31, 2010	22.13	-19.6%
Dec 31, 2009	27.54	-30.8%
Dec 31, 2008	39.80	+103.1%

Date	Value	Change
Dec 31, 2007	19.60	+59.1%
Dec 31, 2006	12.32	-3.7%
Dec 31, 2005	12.79	-15.0%
Dec 31, 2004	15.05	-25.5%
Dec 31, 2003	20.18	-31.4%
Dec 31, 2002	29.44	+12.9%
Dec 31, 2001	26.07	+9.6%
Dec 31, 2000	23.79	+0.2%
Dec 31, 1999	23.74	-13.4%
Dec 31, 1998	27.42	+14.9%
Dec 31, 1997	23.86	+43.7%
Dec 31, 1996	16.61	+31.5%
Dec 31, 1995	12.63	-10.4%
Dec 31, 1994	14.09	+11.3%
Dec 31, 1993	12.66	-15.0%
Dec 31, 1992	14.89	-17.4%
Dec 31, 1991	18.03	-23.3%
Dec 31, 1990	23.51	-

FAQ

What is the current 200-day EMA of VIX?: As of today, VIX 200-day EMA is $17.42
How does VIX 200-day EMA compare to its current price?: VIX 200-day EMA is +13.79% above its current market price
How far is VIX 200-day EMA from its all-time high?: VIX 200-day EMA is currently -58.68% below its historical high of $42.17 set on April 1, 2009
What is 1-year change in VIX 200-day EMA?: VIX 200-day EMA is down -3.11% year-over-year

50-Day EMA

15.970.03-0.17%

October 2, 2026

Summary

Current Value: As of today, VIX 50-day EMA is 15.97, down -0.17% on October 2, 2026
Vs Current Price: VIX 50-day EMA is +4.32% above its current market price
1-Year High: VIX 50-day EMA reached a 1-year high of 22.94 on April 7, 2026
1-Year Low: VIX 50-day EMA reached a 1-year low of 15.96 on September 25, 2026

Performance

VIX Performance
Metric	Date	Value	1D	1M	3M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y
50-Day EMA	Oct 2, 26	15.97	-0.2%	-1.7%	-12.0%	-4.7%	-1.2%	+2.5%	-16.7%
200-Day EMA	Oct 2, 26	17.42	-0.1%	-2.3%	-7.1%	-2.1%	-3.1%	-1.2%	-13.4%
20-Day EMA	Oct 2, 26	15.74	-0.3%	+1.7%	-10.6%	+1.1%	-1.4%	-2.8%	-22.8%
200-Day SMA	Oct 2, 26	18.06	-0.1%	-1.6%	-3.3%	-5.4%	-6.2%	+2.3%	-9.5%
50-Day SMA	Oct 2, 26	15.78	-0.4%	-3.6%	-10.5%	-9.7%	+0.1%	+2.6%	-15.2%
20-Day SMA	Oct 2, 26	15.92	+0.3%	+5.0%	-12.1%	+3.3%	+1.0%	+2.9%	-21.4%
Price	Oct 2, 26	15.31	-6.6%	+0.7%	-5.2%	+2.4%	-7.9%	-13.1%	-27.4%
14-Day RSI	Oct 2, 26	47.65	-10.7%	-0.0%	+7.3%	+6.1%	-13.4%	-20.1%	-9.8%
Beta	Oct 2, 26	-7.90	-0.1%	-0.1%	+3.4%	-29.5%	-23.1%	-150.0%	+0.8%
ATR	Oct 2, 26	1.29	-1.2%	+0.3%	-35.6%	-22.2%	+7.2%	-13.6%	-57.4%
10-Day Volatility	Oct 2, 26	77.29%	+7.8%	-14.1%	-27.1%	-12.7%	+16.7%	-29.8%	-63.7%
3-Month Volatility	Oct 2, 26	100.31%	+0.7%	-25.9%	-19.2%	-24.6%	+9.7%	+15.1%	-30.1%
1-Year Volatility	Oct 2, 26	125.79%	+0.3%	+1.6%	+1.5%	-9.4%	-18.4%	+47.4%	-10.0%

50-Day EMA Highs

VIX 50-Day EMA Highs Comparison
Period	High	Date	Current
1M	16.27	Sep 16, 26	-1.8%
3M	18.14	Jul 2, 26	-12.0%
6M	22.94	Apr 7, 26	-30.4%
1Y	22.94	Apr 7, 26	-30.4%
3Y	26.32	Apr 24, 25	-39.3%
5Y	28.47	Oct 24, 22	-43.9%
All	57.72	Dec 9, 08	-72.3%

50-Day EMA Lows

VIX 50-Day EMA Lows Comparison
Period	Low	Date	Current
1M	15.96	Sep 25, 26	+0.1%
3M	15.96	Sep 25, 26	+0.1%
6M	15.96	Sep 25, 26	+0.1%
1Y	15.96	Sep 25, 26	+0.1%
3Y	13.02	Jul 12, 24	+22.7%
5Y	13.02	Jul 12, 24	+22.7%
All	10.15	Jan 11, 18	+57.4%

50-Day EMA History

Date	Value	Change
Oct 2, 2026	15.97	-4.7%
Dec 31, 2025	16.75	+0.8%
Dec 31, 2024	16.62	+19.1%
Dec 31, 2023	13.95	-40.1%
Dec 31, 2022	23.30	+17.8%
Dec 31, 2021	19.78	-17.8%
Dec 31, 2020	24.07	+75.8%
Dec 31, 2019	13.69	-38.8%
Dec 31, 2018	22.35	+115.8%
Dec 31, 2017	10.36	-22.3%
Dec 31, 2016	13.34	-24.6%
Dec 31, 2015	17.69	+12.8%
Dec 31, 2014	15.69	+12.6%
Dec 31, 2013	13.93	-18.3%
Dec 31, 2012	17.05	-38.8%
Dec 31, 2011	27.85	+47.5%
Dec 31, 2010	18.88	-15.3%
Dec 31, 2009	22.29	-57.9%
Dec 31, 2008	52.93	+137.6%

Date	Value	Change
Dec 31, 2007	22.27	+100.9%
Dec 31, 2006	11.09	-7.0%
Dec 31, 2005	11.93	-9.0%
Dec 31, 2004	13.10	-24.4%
Dec 31, 2003	17.32	-40.9%
Dec 31, 2002	29.33	+14.6%
Dec 31, 2001	25.60	-1.6%
Dec 31, 2000	26.01	+15.3%
Dec 31, 1999	22.55	-16.6%
Dec 31, 1998	27.05	-0.5%
Dec 31, 1997	27.17	+51.0%
Dec 31, 1996	18.00	+46.6%
Dec 31, 1995	12.28	-15.6%
Dec 31, 1994	14.54	+21.1%
Dec 31, 1993	12.01	-10.0%
Dec 31, 1992	13.34	-25.0%
Dec 31, 1991	17.78	-28.1%
Dec 31, 1990	24.72	-

FAQ

What is the current 50-day EMA of VIX?: As of today, VIX 50-day EMA is $15.97
How does VIX 50-day EMA compare to its current price?: VIX 50-day EMA is +4.32% above its current market price
How far is VIX 50-day EMA from its all-time high?: VIX 50-day EMA is currently -72.33% below its historical high of $57.72 set on December 9, 2008
What is 1-year change in VIX 50-day EMA?: VIX 50-day EMA is down -1.16% year-over-year

20-Day EMA

15.740.04-0.28%

October 2, 2026

Summary

Current Value: As of today, VIX 20-day EMA is 15.74, down -0.28% on October 2, 2026
Vs Current Price: VIX 20-day EMA is +2.78% above its current market price
1-Year High: VIX 20-day EMA reached a 1-year high of 25.68 on March 30, 2026
1-Year Low: VIX 20-day EMA reached a 1-year low of 15.26 on January 12, 2026

Performance

VIX Performance
Metric	Date	Value	1D	1M	3M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y
20-Day EMA	Oct 2, 26	15.74	-0.3%	+1.7%	-10.6%	+1.1%	-1.4%	-2.8%	-22.8%
200-Day EMA	Oct 2, 26	17.42	-0.1%	-2.3%	-7.1%	-2.1%	-3.1%	-1.2%	-13.4%
50-Day EMA	Oct 2, 26	15.97	-0.2%	-1.7%	-12.0%	-4.7%	-1.2%	+2.5%	-16.7%
200-Day SMA	Oct 2, 26	18.06	-0.1%	-1.6%	-3.3%	-5.4%	-6.2%	+2.3%	-9.5%
50-Day SMA	Oct 2, 26	15.78	-0.4%	-3.6%	-10.5%	-9.7%	+0.1%	+2.6%	-15.2%
20-Day SMA	Oct 2, 26	15.92	+0.3%	+5.0%	-12.1%	+3.3%	+1.0%	+2.9%	-21.4%
Price	Oct 2, 26	15.31	-6.6%	+0.7%	-5.2%	+2.4%	-7.9%	-13.1%	-27.4%
14-Day RSI	Oct 2, 26	47.65	-10.7%	-0.0%	+7.3%	+6.1%	-13.4%	-20.1%	-9.8%
Beta	Oct 2, 26	-7.90	-0.1%	-0.1%	+3.4%	-29.5%	-23.1%	-150.0%	+0.8%
ATR	Oct 2, 26	1.29	-1.2%	+0.3%	-35.6%	-22.2%	+7.2%	-13.6%	-57.4%
10-Day Volatility	Oct 2, 26	77.29%	+7.8%	-14.1%	-27.1%	-12.7%	+16.7%	-29.8%	-63.7%
3-Month Volatility	Oct 2, 26	100.31%	+0.7%	-25.9%	-19.2%	-24.6%	+9.7%	+15.1%	-30.1%
1-Year Volatility	Oct 2, 26	125.79%	+0.3%	+1.6%	+1.5%	-9.4%	-18.4%	+47.4%	-10.0%

20-Day EMA Highs

VIX 20-Day EMA Highs Comparison
Period	High	Date	Current
1M	16.12	Sep 16, 26	-2.4%
3M	17.85	Jul 29, 26	-11.8%
6M	25.37	Apr 2, 26	-38.0%
1Y	25.68	Mar 30, 26	-38.7%
3Y	31.11	Apr 21, 25	-49.4%
5Y	31.11	Apr 21, 25	-49.4%
All	65.65	Nov 21, 08	-76.0%

20-Day EMA Lows

VIX 20-Day EMA Lows Comparison
Period	Low	Date	Current
1M	15.29	Sep 4, 26	+2.9%
3M	15.29	Sep 4, 26	+2.9%
6M	15.29	Sep 4, 26	+2.9%
1Y	15.26	Jan 12, 26	+3.1%
3Y	12.56	Jul 9, 24	+25.3%
5Y	12.56	Jul 9, 24	+25.3%
All	9.90	Jan 8, 18	+58.9%

20-Day EMA History

Date	Value	Change
Oct 2, 2026	15.74	+1.1%
Dec 31, 2025	15.56	-6.0%
Dec 31, 2024	16.55	+28.1%
Dec 31, 2023	12.92	-41.2%
Dec 31, 2022	21.96	+12.3%
Dec 31, 2021	19.56	-14.3%
Dec 31, 2020	22.83	+70.9%
Dec 31, 2019	13.36	-48.0%
Dec 31, 2018	25.67	+150.6%
Dec 31, 2017	10.25	-19.1%
Dec 31, 2016	12.66	-28.3%
Dec 31, 2015	17.67	+8.6%
Dec 31, 2014	16.27	+18.4%
Dec 31, 2013	13.74	-22.7%
Dec 31, 2012	17.77	-28.4%
Dec 31, 2011	24.80	+40.5%
Dec 31, 2010	17.65	-16.3%
Dec 31, 2009	21.08	-57.4%
Dec 31, 2008	49.53	+128.6%

Date	Value	Change
Dec 31, 2007	21.67	+98.8%
Dec 31, 2006	10.90	-4.0%
Dec 31, 2005	11.35	-8.6%
Dec 31, 2004	12.41	-27.2%
Dec 31, 2003	17.05	-39.4%
Dec 31, 2002	28.14	+19.0%
Dec 31, 2001	23.65	-12.6%
Dec 31, 2000	27.05	+19.3%
Dec 31, 1999	22.67	-8.5%
Dec 31, 1998	24.78	-8.7%
Dec 31, 1997	27.14	+42.4%
Dec 31, 1996	19.05	+59.3%
Dec 31, 1995	11.96	-12.8%
Dec 31, 1994	13.72	+22.8%
Dec 31, 1993	11.17	-9.9%
Dec 31, 1992	12.39	-30.5%
Dec 31, 1991	17.84	-25.5%
Dec 31, 1990	23.96	-

FAQ

What is the current 20-day EMA of VIX?: As of today, VIX 20-day EMA is $15.74
How does VIX 20-day EMA compare to its current price?: VIX 20-day EMA is +2.78% above its current market price
How far is VIX 20-day EMA from its all-time high?: VIX 20-day EMA is currently -76.03% below its historical high of $65.65 set on November 21, 2008
What is 1-year change in VIX 20-day EMA?: VIX 20-day EMA is down -1.38% 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