INDICES
VIX
CBOE Volatility Index
How often this market makes each size of move, graded against its own history · to 31 August 2026
Daily moves
| Reading | Times | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max | 5 | 1.9% | |
| Very High | 3 | 1.1% | |
| High | 8 | 3.1% | |
| Moderate | 8 | 3.1% | |
| Low | 81 | 31.0% | |
| Very Low | 156 | 59.8% |
A Very High or Max day shows up about 4 times a year for VIX — 8 times in the history we hold. The most recent was 5 Jun 2026, when it rose 39.7%.
Biggest moves on record
| When | Move | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Jun 2026 | +39.7% | Max |
| 10 Oct 2025 | +31.8% | Max |
| 20 Jan 2026 | +26.7% | High |
| 6 Mar 2026 | +24.2% | High |
| 16 Oct 2025 | +22.6% | High |