WU Volatility Skew

The Implied Volatility Skew Chart offers a visual representation of the implied volatility (IV). The chart displays the strikes on the x-axis and the IV on the y-axis, making it easy to see the level of volatility for each option.

Implied volatility is a measure of the expected volatility of a security's price. Volatility skew refers to the difference in implied volatility between different options for the same security. Understanding the volatility skew can be helpful for option traders, as it provides insight into the market's expectations for the security's future price movements.

You can filter the chart by calls or puts and can click on a point on the chart to navigate to the option's page.

Sources:

"What Is Volatility Skew in Trading? Reverse and Forward Skews". Investopedia. https://www.investopedia.com/terms/v/volatility-skew.asp.

Implied Volatility Stats

WU Volatility Skew FAQ

What is volatility skew?

Volatility skew is the difference in implied volatility between options at different strike prices. A steeper skew means traders are paying more for options on one side, usually downside puts used as protection.

What is WU's one-year implied volatility range?

Over the past year, Western Union 30-day implied volatility ranged from 22.2% on Dec 30, 2025 to 197.4% on Jul 17, 2026.

How has WU implied volatility changed recently?

Western Union 30-day implied volatility went from 45.3% on Oct 7, 2026 to 50.5% on Nov 4, 2026. See the WU implied volatility history for a longer view.

What is The Western Union Company?

Western Union provides domestic and international money transfers through its global network of over 500,000 outside agents.