Historical Year Data · 2026
VIX Index in 2026
VIX Index opened 2026 at 14.51 and closed at 16.89, a +16.40% move for the year. The high of 31.05 was reached on March 27, and the low of 14.49 on January 9.
Open
14.51
2026-01
Close
16.89
84 data points
High
31.05
Mar 27
Low
14.49
Jan 9
Full Year Change
+16.40%
2025 Change
-16.62%
Monthly Breakdown
| Month | Open | Close | High | Low | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14.51 | 17.44 | 20.09 | 14.49 | +20.19% |
| Feb | 16.34 | 19.86 | 21.77 | 16.34 | +21.54% |
| Mar | 21.44 | 25.25 | 31.05 | 21.15 | +17.77% |
| Apr | 24.54 | 16.89 | 25.78 | 16.89 | -31.17% |
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