VKOSPI: KOSPI 200 Volatility Index
On November 2, 2026, VKOSPI closed at 53.34, up 1.02 from the previous close. Its 50-day average is 47.52.
- Previous close
- 52.32
- 50-day average
- 47.52
- 52-week high
- 96.94 2026-06-29
- 52-week low
- 25.05 2025-12-12
- Record high since 2014
- 96.94 2026-06-29
VKOSPI history since 2014
| Year | Average | High | Date | Low | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 59.36 | 96.94 | 2026-06-29 | 30.60 | 2026-01-02 |
| 2025 | 24.08 | 44.23 | 2025-04-07 | 17.67 | 2025-01-22 |
| 2024 | 19.28 | 45.86 | 2024-08-05 | 15.07 | 2024-05-28 |
| 2023 | 15.64 | 21.14 | 2023-10-26 | 11.73 | 2023-09-15 |
| 2022 | 20.37 | 28.95 | 2022-03-08 | 15.42 | 2022-08-16 |
| 2021 | 19.57 | 35.73 | 2021-01-29 | 12.55 | 2021-07-13 |
| 2020 | 26.40 | 69.24 | 2020-03-19 | 12.81 | 2020-01-10 |
| 2019 | 14.73 | 30.40 | 2019-04-10 | 12.29 | 2019-04-11 |
| 2018 | 15.20 | 23.73 | 2018-02-09 | 10.66 | 2018-09-14 |
| 2017 | 12.34 | 18.96 | 2017-08-11 | 9.72 | 2017-02-22 |
| 2016 | 14.12 | 24.15 | 2016-01-21 | 10.84 | 2016-09-06 |
| 2015 | 14.32 | 28.58 | 2015-08-24 | 10.78 | 2015-03-06 |
| 2014 | 12.77 | 18.65 | 2014-10-17 | 10.21 | 2014-05-13 |
See also: Korea Fear & Greed Index
FAQ
What is VKOSPI?
The KOSPI 200 volatility index, published by the Korea Exchange. It reflects the market's expected volatility of the KOSPI 200 over roughly the next 30 days, implied by option prices. It is Korea's counterpart to the VIX.
Is a high VKOSPI bad?
A high VKOSPI means the options market expects large moves. It often rises during sell-offs, which is why it is called a fear index, but it does not tell you the direction of the market.
How is VKOSPI different from the Korea Fear & Greed Index?
VKOSPI is a single volatility measure, where higher means more fear. The Korea Fear & Greed Index combines seven indicators including VKOSPI, where lower means more fear.
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