See which product categories are experiencing the biggest price swings. Use this data to time your purchases perfectly and avoid overpaying during volatile periods.
Volatility Index
38
Avg swing: 4.8%
Products Affected
1,543
with price changes
Biggest Changes
📈 Office Supplies +5.1%
📉 Clothing -4.2%
VOLATILITY HEAT SCALE
Very Low
0-20
Low
20-40
Moderate
40-60
High
60-80
Very High
80-100
electronics
🔥🔥
72
8.5% swing
volatile
gaming
🔥🔥
68
9.1% swing
volatile
clothing
🔥
45
12.3% swing
predictable
home
⚡
38
6.2% swing
predictable
furniture
⚡
28
3.8% swing
very predictable
office
⚡
22
2.1% swing
very predictable
electronics
72/100 heat • 8.5% swing
gaming
68/100 heat • 9.1% swing
clothing
45/100 heat • 12.3% swing
home
38/100 heat • 6.2% swing
furniture
28/100 heat • 3.8% swing
office
22/100 heat • 2.1% swing
furniture
28/100 heat • 3.8% swing
home
38/100 heat • 6.2% swing
clothing
45/100 heat • 12.3% swing
gaming
68/100 heat • 9.1% swing
Categories Analyzed
6
Avg Volatility Score
45.5
Avg Price Swing
7.0%
Most Stable
office
Prices fluctuate a lot. Good for bargain hunting, but timing is critical. Wait for the peak discount periods.
Some price movement, but not extreme. Fair prices most of the time. Monitor for good deals.
Prices are stable. No need to wait. Buy when you need it—prices won't change much anyway.
Tech prices drop quickly due to new releases, competition, and seasonal demand. Retailers slash prices to clear old inventory.
No! High volatility means bigger opportunities for discounts. If you're willing to wait, you can save 15-30%+ on volatile categories.
Very accurate. We track millions of price changes daily across thousands of products. The heat map updates weekly with real market data.
Absolutely! Use the heat map with our seasonal forecast, price alerts, and retailer ratings for maximum savings.
Use this heat map to identify the best times to buy. Combine with price alerts for maximum savings.