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 average change in the metal prices during 2014 is described in a line graph form.

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copper and zinc only experienced a minor change

at the end

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of the period, nickel prices observed an extreme decline. In detail, from January to May, copper confronted a moderate recession in which its

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decreased by approximately 25% compared to January. In the next 7 months, some oscillations occurred which made the closing

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of the copper 5% less than its

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at the beginning of the year.

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, zinc started with a slight rise followed by a dramatic decrease leading to a 40% recession compared to its February

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. Having stability between June and October, the December

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of zinc outperformed its January

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by 10%.

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, nickel began as the most expensive metal on the market but confronted a 90% decrease until June. After witnessing some fluctuations, in December, the value of nickel increased by 40% as opposed to its

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in June.