---
title: “Volmageddon” is not a Word in the Dictionary.
description: "This term is a blend of \"volatility\" and \"Armageddon,\" and it refers to a significant and sudden increase in market volatility. It specifically references an event on February 5, 2018, when the stock market experienced a sharp increase in volatility.The previous time the skew reached such a low level was on that exact day, mere hours before Volmageddon caused the VIX to skyrocket, moving it from a serene level of 14 to a heightened state of 40.\nsource : zerohedge"
---

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# [“Volmageddon” is not a Word in the Dictionary.](https://blog.syzgroup.com/syz-the-moment/volmageddon-is-not-a-word-in-the-dictionary)

 Written by [Charles-Henry Monchau, CFA, CMT, CAIA](https://blog.syzgroup.com/syz-the-moment/author/charles-henry-monchau) | Feb 12, 2024, 3:11:04 PM

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