Band 6+: the graph below shows the average monthly change in the prices of three metals during 2014. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The line graph provides data about the percentage of the average monthly alter in the cost of Copper, Nickel, and Zinc in 2014.

Overall, nickel experienced a downward trend throughout the period, while copper and zinc showed an upward trend. At the same time, there are fluctuations in the graph.

In more detail, nickel’s price was 6% in January, then dropped significantly until June. After that, its rate remained constant in July, August, and September. The rate decreased -2% in October and surged rapidly in November. In the final month, it remained constant at 1%.

It is worth noting that the percentage of Copper accounted for 2% in January. Then, it dropped noticeably until May. After that, the Copper rate remained steady in June, August, and September at 1%. Although the Copper rate initially had a lower rate, it outraced Zinc at the end of the period. The Zinc rate was 1% in January. It increased dramatically in February by 2%. After that, it remained steady in July, August, and September. (Same change in three metals). Following this, the rate of Zinc reached the highest at the end of the period.