I think the answer to the question is simply that the stock has...

I think the answer to the question is simply that the stock has a tiny market cap, is relatively illiquid and has a low share price. Put those 3 together and there will be large % swings as people trade in and out in anything but very small lots.

It seems to be putting in a bit of a base here after the movements in Dec and Jan. If there is some good news (ie. strong sales and solid cashflow sufficient to avoid a capital raise), then it could get some upside momentum. Equally, bad news could shatter it.