Almost all coins that launch have charts like that. The fact that ether spiked tremendously, does not guarantee that waves will spike. In the case of ether this was accompanied by massive PR and a good old pump that drew in a lot of people.
Something similar can happen with waves (and I hope it does as I hold some), but comparing graphs means nothing. I can pick up any stale coin and show a similar graph.
True that, but remember... the point I'm trying to make is that ether took time before it actually moved considerably enough to get the attention of more buyers. I've read a few posts in this thread which to a large extent diminish the credibility of the waves project because things aren't happening as quickly as punters would have liked to anticipate. You are correct in saying there are no guarantees that waves will spike, but the likely hood that it will spike given the initial coin investment is probable. I really don't see how the 6th highest crowdfunded project in history has no chance of meeting the public's expectations with regards to hefty returns. Then again it could go either way so I see your point... I do however think waves has faired tremendously well given the circumstances and that with a full node release still ahead... Its remained within the top 20 currencies on coinmarketcap consistently and seems to be competing directly with lisk at this stage which is listed on numerous exchanges in comparison with waves. I guess we should all just be patient... hold... and wait.