Band 6+: The graph below gives information about the price of bananas in four countries between 1984 and 2004. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The graph shows changes in banana price in four countries: Japan, France, Germany, the USA, throughout a decade 1994-2004. The price of bananas is represented in the US dollars per kilogram.

Overall, Germany and the USA were relatively stable during that period with the lowest prices among the four countries. While Japan and France had significant fluctuations, Japan remained as a price-leader throughout a decade with one exception.

Japan and France had notable changes during ten year period. Although Japan and France commenced in approximately similar price $1.75, Japan represented steep rise up to about $2.75. The cost difference between two countries ranged from about $0.1 to $1.0 with the largest prices in Japan. However, in 2001, France surpassed Japan with about $1.75 and $1.5, respectively.

The USA and Germany had insignificant changes. Initial price of bananas in Germany was about $1.5, which is $0.5 more than those of the US. Despite America had lower cost than Germany throughout the ten year period, the change was less than $0.5.