volatility
//ˌvɒl.əˈtɪl.ɪ.ti//
Noun
volatilitySingular
volatilitiesPlural
1
The tendency to change quickly and unpredictably, especially for the worse.
The volatility of the stock market makes it difficult to predict future prices.
2
The degree of variation in the price of a financial asset over time, used as a measure of risk.
The stock market experienced high volatility during the economic crisis.
3
The quality of being easily evaporated at normal temperatures.
The volatility of gasoline makes it dangerous to store near heat sources.