What is the current 200-day SMA of VIX?

As of today, VIX 200-day SMA is $18.70

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

VIX 200-day SMA is +18.16% above its current market price

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

VIX 200-day SMA is currently -58.42% 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 -3.91% year-over-year

What is the current 50-day SMA of VIX?

As of today, VIX 50-day SMA is $17.38

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

VIX 50-day SMA is +9.77% above its current market price

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

VIX 50-day SMA is currently -72.18% 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 down -1.65% year-over-year

What is the current 20-day SMA of VIX?

As of today, VIX 20-day SMA is $17.23

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

VIX 20-day SMA is +8.83% above its current market price

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

VIX 20-day SMA is currently -73.51% 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 +4.46% year-over-year

What is the current 200-day EMA of VIX?

As of today, VIX 200-day EMA is $18.49

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

VIX 200-day EMA is +16.78% above its current market price

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

VIX 200-day EMA is currently -56.16% 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 -3.75% year-over-year

What is the current 50-day EMA of VIX?

As of today, VIX 50-day EMA is $17.73

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

VIX 50-day EMA is +12.03% above its current market price

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

VIX 50-day EMA is currently -69.27% 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 -1.36% year-over-year

What is the current 20-day EMA of VIX?

As of today, VIX 20-day EMA is $17.60

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

VIX 20-day EMA is +11.21% above its current market price

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

VIX 20-day EMA is currently -73.18% 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 up +5.21% year-over-year

Volatility Index Moving Average History & Chart Since 1990

200-Day SMA

18.700.02-0.13%

July 31, 2026

Summary

Current Value: As of today, VIX 200-day SMA is 18.70, down -0.13% on July 31, 2026
Vs Current Price: VIX 200-day SMA is +18.16% 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	Jul 31, 26	18.70	-0.1%	+0.2%	+2.3%	-2.0%	-3.9%	-4.0%	-13.0%
50-Day SMA	Jul 31, 26	17.38	-0.2%	-1.4%	-21.9%	-0.6%	-1.6%	+19.1%	+0.1%
20-Day SMA	Jul 31, 26	17.23	-0.1%	-4.8%	-10.4%	+11.8%	+4.5%	+22.3%	-4.3%
200-Day EMA	Jul 31, 26	18.49	-0.1%	-1.4%	-4.7%	+3.9%	-3.8%	-0.8%	-11.1%
50-Day EMA	Jul 31, 26	17.73	-0.4%	-2.2%	-14.1%	+5.9%	-1.4%	+19.6%	-1.2%
20-Day EMA	Jul 31, 26	17.60	-1.0%	+0.1%	-9.5%	+13.1%	+5.2%	+23.5%	-2.3%
Price	Aug 3, 26	15.83	-1.0%	-2.0%	-6.8%	+5.9%	-22.3%	-0.6%	-12.3%
14-Day RSI	Jul 31, 26	44.96	-6.5%	+1.2%	+0.4%	+0.1%	-12.0%	-25.9%	-10.9%
Beta	Jul 31, 26	-8.34	-0.1%	-2.0%	-3.7%	-36.7%	-19.0%	-175.3%	-28.5%
ATR	Jul 31, 26	2.26	+2.2%	+12.5%	+1.7%	+36.0%	+37.6%	+103.0%	-0.2%
10-Day Volatility	Jul 31, 26	144.53%	-7.0%	+36.4%	+74.0%	+63.3%	+12.3%	+35.3%	+47.2%

200-Day SMA Highs

VIX 200-Day SMA Highs Comparison
Period	High	Date	Current
1M	18.74	Jul 28, 26	-0.2%
3M	18.74	Jul 28, 26	-0.2%
6M	18.74	Jul 28, 26	-0.2%
1Y	19.69	Dec 4, 25	-5.0%
3Y	19.78	May 19, 25	-5.4%
5Y	26.63	Nov 3, 22	-29.8%
All	44.98	Jun 30, 09	-58.4%

200-Day SMA Lows

VIX 200-Day SMA Lows Comparison
Period	Low	Date	Current
1M	18.67	Jul 6, 26	+0.2%
3M	18.28	May 1, 26	+2.3%
6M	17.27	Feb 26, 26	+8.3%
1Y	17.27	Feb 26, 26	+8.3%
3Y	14.21	Jul 29, 24	+31.6%
5Y	14.21	Jul 29, 24	+31.6%
All	10.76	Feb 1, 18	+73.8%

200-Day SMA History

Date	Value	Change
Aug 3, 2026	18.70	-2.0%
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 $18.70
How does VIX 200-day SMA compare to its current price?: VIX 200-day SMA is +18.16% above its current market price
How far is VIX 200-day SMA from its all-time high?: VIX 200-day SMA is currently -58.42% 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 -3.91% year-over-year

50-Day SMA

17.380.03-0.17%

July 31, 2026

Summary

Current Value: As of today, VIX 50-day SMA is 17.38, down -0.17% on July 31, 2026
Vs Current Price: VIX 50-day SMA is +9.77% 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 15.74 on October 1, 2025

Performance

VIX Performance
Metric	Date	Value	1D	1M	3M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y
50-Day SMA	Jul 31, 26	17.38	-0.2%	-1.4%	-21.9%	-0.6%	-1.6%	+19.1%	+0.1%
200-Day SMA	Jul 31, 26	18.70	-0.1%	+0.2%	+2.3%	-2.0%	-3.9%	-4.0%	-13.0%
20-Day SMA	Jul 31, 26	17.23	-0.1%	-4.8%	-10.4%	+11.8%	+4.5%	+22.3%	-4.3%
200-Day EMA	Jul 31, 26	18.49	-0.1%	-1.4%	-4.7%	+3.9%	-3.8%	-0.8%	-11.1%
50-Day EMA	Jul 31, 26	17.73	-0.4%	-2.2%	-14.1%	+5.9%	-1.4%	+19.6%	-1.2%
20-Day EMA	Jul 31, 26	17.60	-1.0%	+0.1%	-9.5%	+13.1%	+5.2%	+23.5%	-2.3%
Price	Aug 3, 26	15.83	-1.0%	-2.0%	-6.8%	+5.9%	-22.3%	-0.6%	-12.3%
14-Day RSI	Jul 31, 26	44.96	-6.5%	+1.2%	+0.4%	+0.1%	-12.0%	-25.9%	-10.9%
Beta	Jul 31, 26	-8.34	-0.1%	-2.0%	-3.7%	-36.7%	-19.0%	-175.3%	-28.5%
ATR	Jul 31, 26	2.26	+2.2%	+12.5%	+1.7%	+36.0%	+37.6%	+103.0%	-0.2%
10-Day Volatility	Jul 31, 26	144.53%	-7.0%	+36.4%	+74.0%	+63.3%	+12.3%	+35.3%	+47.2%
3-Month Volatility	Jul 31, 26	133.65%	+0.5%	+7.6%	-1.7%	+0.4%	+26.5%	+55.4%	-4.0%
1-Year Volatility	Jul 31, 26	126.07%	-1.3%	+1.6%	+5.6%	-9.2%	-28.8%	+46.2%	-5.4%

50-Day SMA Highs

VIX 50-Day SMA Highs Comparison
Period	High	Date	Current
1M	17.63	Jul 2, 26	-1.4%
3M	22.24	May 1, 26	-21.9%
6M	22.52	Apr 15, 26	-22.8%
1Y	22.52	Apr 15, 26	-22.8%
3Y	26.26	May 9, 25	-33.8%
5Y	28.93	Jul 5, 22	-39.9%
All	62.46	Dec 16, 08	-72.2%

50-Day SMA Lows

VIX 50-Day SMA Lows Comparison
Period	Low	Date	Current
1M	17.30	Jul 16, 26	+0.5%
3M	17.30	Jul 16, 26	+0.5%
6M	16.18	Feb 9, 26	+7.4%
1Y	15.74	Oct 1, 25	+10.4%
3Y	12.74	Jul 16, 24	+36.4%
5Y	12.74	Jul 16, 24	+36.4%
All	10.21	Nov 28, 17	+70.1%

50-Day SMA History

Date	Value	Change
Aug 3, 2026	17.38	-0.6%
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 $17.38
How does VIX 50-day SMA compare to its current price?: VIX 50-day SMA is +9.77% above its current market price
How far is VIX 50-day SMA from its all-time high?: VIX 50-day SMA is currently -72.18% 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 down -1.65% year-over-year

20-Day SMA

17.230.01-0.05%

July 31, 2026

Summary

Current Value: As of today, VIX 20-day SMA is 17.23, down -0.05% on July 31, 2026
Vs Current Price: VIX 20-day SMA is +8.83% 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	Jul 31, 26	17.23	-0.1%	-4.8%	-10.4%	+11.8%	+4.5%	+22.3%	-4.3%
200-Day SMA	Jul 31, 26	18.70	-0.1%	+0.2%	+2.3%	-2.0%	-3.9%	-4.0%	-13.0%
50-Day SMA	Jul 31, 26	17.38	-0.2%	-1.4%	-21.9%	-0.6%	-1.6%	+19.1%	+0.1%
200-Day EMA	Jul 31, 26	18.49	-0.1%	-1.4%	-4.7%	+3.9%	-3.8%	-0.8%	-11.1%
50-Day EMA	Jul 31, 26	17.73	-0.4%	-2.2%	-14.1%	+5.9%	-1.4%	+19.6%	-1.2%
20-Day EMA	Jul 31, 26	17.60	-1.0%	+0.1%	-9.5%	+13.1%	+5.2%	+23.5%	-2.3%
Price	Aug 3, 26	15.83	-1.0%	-2.0%	-6.8%	+5.9%	-22.3%	-0.6%	-12.3%
14-Day RSI	Jul 31, 26	44.96	-6.5%	+1.2%	+0.4%	+0.1%	-12.0%	-25.9%	-10.9%
Beta	Jul 31, 26	-8.34	-0.1%	-2.0%	-3.7%	-36.7%	-19.0%	-175.3%	-28.5%
ATR	Jul 31, 26	2.26	+2.2%	+12.5%	+1.7%	+36.0%	+37.6%	+103.0%	-0.2%
10-Day Volatility	Jul 31, 26	144.53%	-7.0%	+36.4%	+74.0%	+63.3%	+12.3%	+35.3%	+47.2%
3-Month Volatility	Jul 31, 26	133.65%	+0.5%	+7.6%	-1.7%	+0.4%	+26.5%	+55.4%	-4.0%
1-Year Volatility	Jul 31, 26	126.07%	-1.3%	+1.6%	+5.6%	-9.2%	-28.8%	+46.2%	-5.4%

20-Day SMA Highs

VIX 20-Day SMA Highs Comparison
Period	High	Date	Current
1M	18.11	Jul 6, 26	-4.9%
3M	19.23	May 1, 26	-10.4%
6M	26.08	Apr 2, 26	-34.0%
1Y	26.08	Apr 2, 26	-34.0%
3Y	32.63	May 1, 25	-47.2%
5Y	32.63	May 1, 25	-47.2%
All	65.03	Nov 20, 08	-73.5%

20-Day SMA Lows

VIX 20-Day SMA Lows Comparison
Period	Low	Date	Current
1M	16.96	Jul 24, 26	+1.6%
3M	16.91	Jun 4, 26	+1.9%
6M	16.29	Feb 3, 26	+5.7%
1Y	14.97	Jan 16, 26	+15.1%
3Y	12.53	Jul 8, 24	+37.5%
5Y	12.53	Jul 8, 24	+37.5%
All	9.78	Oct 16, 17	+76.1%

20-Day SMA History

Date	Value	Change
Aug 3, 2026	17.23	+11.8%
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 $17.23
How does VIX 20-day SMA compare to its current price?: VIX 20-day SMA is +8.83% above its current market price
How far is VIX 20-day SMA from its all-time high?: VIX 20-day SMA is currently -73.51% 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 +4.46% year-over-year

200-Day EMA

18.490.03-0.14%

July 31, 2026

Summary

Current Value: As of today, VIX 200-day EMA is 18.49, down -0.14% on July 31, 2026
Vs Current Price: VIX 200-day EMA is +16.78% 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 17.47 on February 2, 2026

Performance

VIX Performance
Metric	Date	Value	1D	1M	3M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y
200-Day EMA	Jul 31, 26	18.49	-0.1%	-1.4%	-4.7%	+3.9%	-3.8%	-0.8%	-11.1%
50-Day EMA	Jul 31, 26	17.73	-0.4%	-2.2%	-14.1%	+5.9%	-1.4%	+19.6%	-1.2%
20-Day EMA	Jul 31, 26	17.60	-1.0%	+0.1%	-9.5%	+13.1%	+5.2%	+23.5%	-2.3%
200-Day SMA	Jul 31, 26	18.70	-0.1%	+0.2%	+2.3%	-2.0%	-3.9%	-4.0%	-13.0%
50-Day SMA	Jul 31, 26	17.38	-0.2%	-1.4%	-21.9%	-0.6%	-1.6%	+19.1%	+0.1%
20-Day SMA	Jul 31, 26	17.23	-0.1%	-4.8%	-10.4%	+11.8%	+4.5%	+22.3%	-4.3%
Price	Aug 3, 26	15.83	-1.0%	-2.0%	-6.8%	+5.9%	-22.3%	-0.6%	-12.3%
14-Day RSI	Jul 31, 26	44.96	-6.5%	+1.2%	+0.4%	+0.1%	-12.0%	-25.9%	-10.9%
Beta	Jul 31, 26	-8.34	-0.1%	-2.0%	-3.7%	-36.7%	-19.0%	-175.3%	-28.5%
ATR	Jul 31, 26	2.26	+2.2%	+12.5%	+1.7%	+36.0%	+37.6%	+103.0%	-0.2%
10-Day Volatility	Jul 31, 26	144.53%	-7.0%	+36.4%	+74.0%	+63.3%	+12.3%	+35.3%	+47.2%
3-Month Volatility	Jul 31, 26	133.65%	+0.5%	+7.6%	-1.7%	+0.4%	+26.5%	+55.4%	-4.0%
1-Year Volatility	Jul 31, 26	126.07%	-1.3%	+1.6%	+5.6%	-9.2%	-28.8%	+46.2%	-5.4%

200-Day EMA Highs

VIX 200-Day EMA Highs Comparison
Period	High	Date	Current
1M	18.75	Jul 2, 26	-1.4%
3M	19.39	May 1, 26	-4.7%
6M	19.57	Apr 8, 26	-5.5%
1Y	19.57	Apr 8, 26	-5.5%
3Y	20.47	May 9, 25	-9.7%
5Y	25.88	Oct 27, 22	-28.6%
All	42.17	Apr 1, 09	-56.2%

200-Day EMA Lows

VIX 200-Day EMA Lows Comparison
Period	Low	Date	Current
1M	18.49	Jul 31, 26	at low
3M	18.49	Jul 31, 26	at low
6M	17.48	Feb 3, 26	+5.8%
1Y	17.47	Feb 2, 26	+5.8%
3Y	14.31	Jul 16, 24	+29.1%
5Y	14.31	Jul 16, 24	+29.1%
All	10.93	Jan 12, 18	+69.1%

200-Day EMA History

Date	Value	Change
Aug 3, 2026	18.49	+3.9%
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 $18.49
How does VIX 200-day EMA compare to its current price?: VIX 200-day EMA is +16.78% above its current market price
How far is VIX 200-day EMA from its all-time high?: VIX 200-day EMA is currently -56.16% 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 -3.75% year-over-year

50-Day EMA

17.730.07-0.40%

July 31, 2026

Summary

Current Value: As of today, VIX 50-day EMA is 17.73, down -0.40% on July 31, 2026
Vs Current Price: VIX 50-day EMA is +12.03% 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 16.12 on September 22, 2025

Performance

VIX Performance
Metric	Date	Value	1D	1M	3M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y
50-Day EMA	Jul 31, 26	17.73	-0.4%	-2.2%	-14.1%	+5.9%	-1.4%	+19.6%	-1.2%
200-Day EMA	Jul 31, 26	18.49	-0.1%	-1.4%	-4.7%	+3.9%	-3.8%	-0.8%	-11.1%
20-Day EMA	Jul 31, 26	17.60	-1.0%	+0.1%	-9.5%	+13.1%	+5.2%	+23.5%	-2.3%
200-Day SMA	Jul 31, 26	18.70	-0.1%	+0.2%	+2.3%	-2.0%	-3.9%	-4.0%	-13.0%
50-Day SMA	Jul 31, 26	17.38	-0.2%	-1.4%	-21.9%	-0.6%	-1.6%	+19.1%	+0.1%
20-Day SMA	Jul 31, 26	17.23	-0.1%	-4.8%	-10.4%	+11.8%	+4.5%	+22.3%	-4.3%
Price	Aug 3, 26	15.83	-1.0%	-2.0%	-6.8%	+5.9%	-22.3%	-0.6%	-12.3%
14-Day RSI	Jul 31, 26	44.96	-6.5%	+1.2%	+0.4%	+0.1%	-12.0%	-25.9%	-10.9%
Beta	Jul 31, 26	-8.34	-0.1%	-2.0%	-3.7%	-36.7%	-19.0%	-175.3%	-28.5%
ATR	Jul 31, 26	2.26	+2.2%	+12.5%	+1.7%	+36.0%	+37.6%	+103.0%	-0.2%
10-Day Volatility	Jul 31, 26	144.53%	-7.0%	+36.4%	+74.0%	+63.3%	+12.3%	+35.3%	+47.2%
3-Month Volatility	Jul 31, 26	133.65%	+0.5%	+7.6%	-1.7%	+0.4%	+26.5%	+55.4%	-4.0%
1-Year Volatility	Jul 31, 26	126.07%	-1.3%	+1.6%	+5.6%	-9.2%	-28.8%	+46.2%	-5.4%

50-Day EMA Highs

VIX 50-Day EMA Highs Comparison
Period	High	Date	Current
1M	18.14	Jul 2, 26	-2.2%
3M	20.64	May 1, 26	-14.1%
6M	22.94	Apr 7, 26	-22.7%
1Y	22.94	Apr 7, 26	-22.7%
3Y	26.32	Apr 24, 25	-32.6%
5Y	28.47	Oct 24, 22	-37.7%
All	57.72	Dec 9, 08	-69.3%

50-Day EMA Lows

VIX 50-Day EMA Lows Comparison
Period	Low	Date	Current
1M	17.55	Jul 16, 26	+1.1%
3M	17.55	Jul 16, 26	+1.1%
6M	16.51	Feb 3, 26	+7.4%
1Y	16.12	Sep 22, 25	+10.0%
3Y	13.02	Jul 12, 24	+36.3%
5Y	13.02	Jul 12, 24	+36.3%
All	10.15	Jan 11, 18	+74.7%

50-Day EMA History

Date	Value	Change
Aug 3, 2026	17.73	+5.9%
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 $17.73
How does VIX 50-day EMA compare to its current price?: VIX 50-day EMA is +12.03% above its current market price
How far is VIX 50-day EMA from its all-time high?: VIX 50-day EMA is currently -69.27% 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 -1.36% year-over-year

20-Day EMA

17.600.17-0.96%

July 31, 2026

Summary

Current Value: As of today, VIX 20-day EMA is 17.60, down -0.96% on July 31, 2026
Vs Current Price: VIX 20-day EMA is +11.21% 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	Jul 31, 26	17.60	-1.0%	+0.1%	-9.5%	+13.1%	+5.2%	+23.5%	-2.3%
200-Day EMA	Jul 31, 26	18.49	-0.1%	-1.4%	-4.7%	+3.9%	-3.8%	-0.8%	-11.1%
50-Day EMA	Jul 31, 26	17.73	-0.4%	-2.2%	-14.1%	+5.9%	-1.4%	+19.6%	-1.2%
200-Day SMA	Jul 31, 26	18.70	-0.1%	+0.2%	+2.3%	-2.0%	-3.9%	-4.0%	-13.0%
50-Day SMA	Jul 31, 26	17.38	-0.2%	-1.4%	-21.9%	-0.6%	-1.6%	+19.1%	+0.1%
20-Day SMA	Jul 31, 26	17.23	-0.1%	-4.8%	-10.4%	+11.8%	+4.5%	+22.3%	-4.3%
Price	Aug 3, 26	15.83	-1.0%	-2.0%	-6.8%	+5.9%	-22.3%	-0.6%	-12.3%
14-Day RSI	Jul 31, 26	44.96	-6.5%	+1.2%	+0.4%	+0.1%	-12.0%	-25.9%	-10.9%
Beta	Jul 31, 26	-8.34	-0.1%	-2.0%	-3.7%	-36.7%	-19.0%	-175.3%	-28.5%
ATR	Jul 31, 26	2.26	+2.2%	+12.5%	+1.7%	+36.0%	+37.6%	+103.0%	-0.2%
10-Day Volatility	Jul 31, 26	144.53%	-7.0%	+36.4%	+74.0%	+63.3%	+12.3%	+35.3%	+47.2%
3-Month Volatility	Jul 31, 26	133.65%	+0.5%	+7.6%	-1.7%	+0.4%	+26.5%	+55.4%	-4.0%
1-Year Volatility	Jul 31, 26	126.07%	-1.3%	+1.6%	+5.6%	-9.2%	-28.8%	+46.2%	-5.4%

20-Day EMA Highs

VIX 20-Day EMA Highs Comparison
Period	High	Date	Current
1M	17.85	Jul 29, 26	-1.4%
3M	19.45	May 1, 26	-9.5%
6M	25.68	Mar 30, 26	-31.4%
1Y	25.68	Mar 30, 26	-31.4%
3Y	31.11	Apr 21, 25	-43.4%
5Y	31.11	Apr 21, 25	-43.4%
All	65.65	Nov 21, 08	-73.2%

20-Day EMA Lows

VIX 20-Day EMA Lows Comparison
Period	Low	Date	Current
1M	16.77	Jul 16, 26	+5.0%
3M	16.76	Jun 4, 26	+5.1%
6M	16.46	Feb 3, 26	+7.0%
1Y	15.26	Jan 12, 26	+15.4%
3Y	12.56	Jul 9, 24	+40.2%
5Y	12.56	Jul 9, 24	+40.2%
All	9.90	Jan 8, 18	+77.8%

20-Day EMA History

Date	Value	Change
Aug 3, 2026	17.60	+13.1%
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 $17.60
How does VIX 20-day EMA compare to its current price?: VIX 20-day EMA is +11.21% above its current market price
How far is VIX 20-day EMA from its all-time high?: VIX 20-day EMA is currently -73.18% 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 up +5.21% 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