The graph compares the average monthly changes in the prices of three natural raw metals, namely copper, nickel and zinc, in 2014.
Overall, the prices of all three metals fluctuated throughout the year. Nickel experienced the greatest changes, while zinc and copper showed smaller fluctuations. The figures changed considerably from month to month.
Looking at the details, in January, nickel recorded the highest monthly change, at 6%, while zinc had the lowest figure, at 1%. Copper stood at 2%. Over the following months, the prices of the three metals generally decreased. Nickel experienced the lowest figure during the year, at -3%, while zinc reached its lowest point in June.
From July onwards, the prices of all three metals began to rise. They then remained relatively stable for the next three months before falling slightly in October. In November, the prices of all three metals increased again. However, in December, copper and zinc continued to rise, while the figure for nickel remained unchanged from the previous month.
