Interesting way to look at VIX

The last time VIX was rising was 96 to 98 period. Then after breakdown, there was 8 weeks of continued downside.

This time, VIX was rising for 2007 to 2008 period. Then after breakdown, there was 4 weeks of continued downside.

So far, 2 years of upside in VIX, 8 weeks of downside after breakdown vs 1 year of upside in VIX, 4 weeks of downside after breakdown.

Interesting, but useful?

The Volatility Index (VIX) is up 5.1%, indicating increased expectations of the size of the S&P 500's expected movement over the next 30 days. At current levels, the VIX indicates the S&P 500 will move up or down by 5.5% over the next 30 day period.