Implied Volatility Calculator

Back-solve for implied volatility from an observed option premium.

Implied Volatility — Newton-Raphson Solver

Option Type
days
%
Solver Status
Converged (3 iter)
Implied Volatility
5.06%Low IV — Theoretical Price: ₹200.00
Expected Daily Move
±₹70IV/√252 × Spot
Expected Weekly Move
±₹155IV/√52 × Spot
Expected Monthly Move
±₹322IV/√12 × Spot

IV Context for NIFTY Options

Historical avg IV for NIFTY ≈ 15–20%. Current calculated IV: 5.06%
Low IV (< 12%): Options are cheap. Ideal for buying options (long straddle/strangle).
Normal IV (12–20%): Fair pricing zone. Both buying and selling strategies work.
High IV (20–30%): Options are expensive. Ideal for selling premium (short straddle/strangle, iron condor).
Very High IV (> 30%): Extreme fear/event risk. Selling preferred but risky; avoid naked shorts.
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Current IV 5.06% — Low volatility regime

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Back-solve for implied volatility from an observed option premium. Use this free calculator to make informed financial decisions. All calculations are performed instantly in your browser — no login required, no data stored.

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