The Year In VIX And Volatility (2014) By: TalkMarkets January 26, 2015 at 04:49 AM EST 2014 was a very quiet year for the VIX, with a mean close of just 14.19 for the year, which is the lowest the VIX has been since 2006 and third lowest since 1995. Read More >> Related Stocks: CBOE Volatility Index Standard & Poors 500