Trading volume had increased steadily through 2008 and had recovered all its losses due to the 2008 financial crises by 2011. The latest year 2012 saw a slight decrease in trading although it remains well above the 2009 level.
Growth of Volume of Contracts Traded
Contract Trading Volume in Millions
2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | |
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Contract Trading Volume | 723 | 1,004 | 1,225 | 1,518 | 1,920 | 2,377 | 3,034 | 3,425 | 2,718 | 3,060 | 3,528 | 3,125 |