Semilog scaling is used on the y or vertical axis to compare relative price changes rather than physical point changes in price. Each vertical distance measures a specific percentage move in the price, (1 inch represents a doubling, 1/2inch represents a 10% price move etc.. This compares to arithmetic scaling where a specific vertical distance represents a specific absolute price change, 5 points, $10 etc.
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