VIX in December 2025
The VIX ended December 2025 at 14.95 on December 31, 2025, down 8.56% from 16.35 at the end of November 2025. Its highest close of the month was 17.62 on December 17, 2025, its lowest 13.47 on December 24, 2025.
the month
- 14.95Month closeDecember 31, 2025
- −1.40 (−8.56%)Month changefrom 16.35
- 17.62Highest closeDecember 17, 2025
- 13.47Lowest closeDecember 24, 2025
Every close of December 2025
22 sessions, newest first.
| Date | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 14.95 | +0.62 (+4.33%) | |
| 14.33 | +0.13 (+0.92%) | |
| 14.20 | +0.60 (+4.41%) | |
| 13.60 | +0.13 (+0.97%) | |
| 13.47 | −0.53 (−3.79%) | |
| 14.00 | −0.08 (−0.57%) | |
| 14.08 | −0.83 (−5.57%) | |
| 14.91 | −1.96 (−11.62%) | |
| 16.87 | −0.75 (−4.26%) | |
| 17.62 | +1.14 (+6.92%) | |
| 16.48 | −0.02 (−0.12%) | |
| 16.50 | +0.76 (+4.83%) | |
| 15.74 | +0.89 (+5.99%) | |
| 14.85 | −0.92 (−5.83%) | |
| 15.77 | −1.16 (−6.85%) | |
| 16.93 | +0.27 (+1.62%) | |
| 16.66 | +1.25 (+8.11%) | |
| 15.41 | −0.37 (−2.34%) | |
| 15.78 | −0.30 (−1.87%) | |
| 16.08 | −0.51 (−3.07%) | |
| 16.59 | −0.65 (−3.77%) | |
| 17.24 | +0.89 (+5.44%) |
VIX, month by month
| Month | Last close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026so far | 19.46 | +0.04 (+0.21%) |
| October 2026 | 19.42 | +3.08 (+18.85%) |
| September 2026 | 16.34 | +1.42 (+9.52%) |
| August 2026 | 14.92 | −1.07 (−6.69%) |
| July 2026 | 15.99 | −0.46 (−2.80%) |
| June 2026 | 16.45 | +1.13 (+7.38%) |
| May 2026 | 15.32 | −1.57 (−9.30%) |
| April 2026 | 16.89 | −8.36 (−33.11%) |
| March 2026 | 25.25 | +5.39 (+27.14%) |
| February 2026 | 19.86 | +2.42 (+13.88%) |
| January 2026 | 17.44 | +2.49 (+16.66%) |
| December 2025 | 14.95 | −1.40 (−8.56%) |
| November 2025 | 16.35 | −1.09 (−6.25%) |
VIX in December 2025: what people ask
What was the VIX at the end of December 2025?
It closed at 14.95 on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, down 8.56% from 16.35 at the end of November 2025.
What was the highest VIX in December 2025?
Its highest close of December 2025 was 17.62 on Wednesday, December 17, 2025; its lowest was 13.47 on December 24, 2025, over 22 sessions.
Source: Cboe Volatility Index (^VIX), daily closes. Daily closes; a month's change runs from the previous month's last close. Not investment advice. VIX today