The line graph illustrates the changes in the share price of Outokumpu companies in euros from January 2006 to December 2010.
Overall, the share price showed high volatility over the period. It increased sharply during the first two years, peaked in early 2007, then saw a significant fall around 2008, followed by a slight recovery and then a stable low level.
At the beginning of 2006, the share price was just above €13. It rose steadily throughout 2006 and reached its first major peak at about €30 in early 2007. After that, the price fluctuated between €25 and €30 until early 2008. Then, it experienced a dramatic decline and dropped to its lowest point of around €7 in late 2008.
In 2009, the price recovered slightly and reached about €15 but did not go back to previous high levels. During 2009 and 2010, it fluctuated around €12 to €15, without showing strong growth or decline. By the end of 2010, the share price was slightly below €13, which is almost the same as in the beginning of 2006.
In conclusion, Outokumpu’s share price was very unstable, with a strong rise at first, a sharp fall around 2008, and a weak recovery afterward.