The line graph illustrates the monthly sales of handmade olive oil soaps to tourists in Turkey throughout 2015, measured in millions of Turkish Lira.
Overall, the sales figures experienced significant volatility throughout the year, peaking in March before reaching a low point in July and September. Despite these fluctuations, the final sales figure in December was slightly lower than the starting point in January.
In the first quarter, sales rose from 200 million in January to 225 million in February, followed by a sharp climb to a peak of 350 million in March. This was the highest point of the year. Subsequently, sales declined steadily over the next four months, dropping to 250 million in April, 200 million in May, 150 million in June, and reaching a trough of 125 million in July.
August saw a sudden recovery to 225 million, matching the February figure, before plummeting back to 125 million in September. From October onwards, the trend stabilised, with sales rising to 175 million, remaining flat through November, and ending the year at 180 million in December, which was slightly below the initial January level.