The graph below shows the average monthly change in the prices of three metals during 2014.

The line charts illustrate the average fluctuations in the prices of natural resources, specifically copper, nickel, and zinc, throughout the

year

2014. From a holistic standpoint, it is evident that these prices exhibited variability over the course of the

year

, with a general convergence towards similar levels by the conclusion of the period.

Initially

, the price of nickel experienced a notable surge, commencing at 6% in the first month, marking the highest fluctuation among the metals in the initial month of 2014.

Subsequently

, the graph indicates a downturn, reaching its lowest point at -3% in the first semester. In the latter half of the

year

, the trend reversed, steadily climbing and concluding at a 1% increase. Turning attention to zinc, its pricing initiated at 1%, gradually declining to 0% in October, only to rebound to 2% by the

year

's end.

Consequently

, the price fluctuations of zinc surpassed those of other natural resources.

Moreover

, examining the average monthly changes in copper prices, the data reveals an initial value of 2% in the first month. Notably, the price of copper remained relatively stable throughout the

year

, ultimately surpassing the average percentage change observed in nickel by the

year

's end in 2014.