Access Silver Dec 2025 (SIZ25) Historical Prices with this API

Metals-API to access historical prices and real-time data for silver and other metals. This blog post will delve into the capabilities of the Metals-API, focusing on how to retrieve historical prices for silver and explore the innovative applications of this data in the digital marketplace.

About Silver (XAG)

Metals-API Overview

Metals-API is a powerful tool designed for developers seeking to access comprehensive data on precious metals. This API offers a range of features that empower users to build next-generation applications. With its real-time data capabilities, developers can create solutions that cater to various industries, from finance to manufacturing.

Key Features and Endpoints

Latest Rates Endpoint: This endpoint provides real-time exchange rate data for silver and other metals. Depending on your subscription plan, the API updates this data every 60 minutes or every 10 minutes, ensuring you have the most current information at your fingertips.
Historical Rates Endpoint: Access historical rates for silver dating back to 2019. By appending a specific date to your query, you can retrieve past prices, allowing for in-depth analysis of market trends.
Bid And Ask Endpoint: This feature enables you to retrieve real-time bid and ask prices for silver, providing insights into the current market conditions and helping traders make informed decisions.
Convert Endpoint: The Metals-API includes a currency conversion endpoint, allowing users to convert amounts between different metals or to/from USD. This is particularly useful for traders who operate in multiple currencies.
Time-Series Endpoint: Query the API for daily historical rates between two dates of your choice. This endpoint is ideal for analyzing price movements over specific periods, enabling users to identify trends and make predictions.
Fluctuation Endpoint: Track how silver prices fluctuate on a day-to-day basis. This endpoint provides valuable insights into market volatility, helping traders adjust their strategies accordingly.
Open/High/Low/Close (OHLC) Price Endpoint: Retrieve open, high, low, and close prices for silver over a specified time period. This data is essential for technical analysis and understanding market behavior.
Historical LME Endpoint: Access historical rates for LME symbols, dating back to 2008. This endpoint is particularly useful for those involved in trading on the London Metal Exchange.
API Key: Your unique API key is required to access the Metals-API. This key must be included in your requests to authenticate your access.
API Response: The API delivers exchange rates relative to USD by default, ensuring consistency in data interpretation.
Available Endpoints: The Metals-API provides a comprehensive list of endpoints, each designed to fulfill specific data needs. For a complete list, refer to the Metals-API Supported Symbols page.
News Endpoint: Stay updated with the latest news articles related to various metals, including silver. This feature helps users stay informed about market developments that may impact prices.

API Endpoint Examples and Responses

Latest Rates Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1754301622,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-04",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": 0.000482,
        "XAG": 0.03815,
        "XPT": 0.000912,
        "XPD": 0.000744
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

timestamp field shows when the data was retrieved, while the base field indicates the currency used for the rates. The rates object contains the current prices for gold (XAU), silver (XAG), platinum (XPT), and palladium (XPD), all measured in troy ounces.

Historical Rates Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1754215222,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-03",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": 0.000485,
        "XAG": 0.03825,
        "XPT": 0.000915,
        "XPD": 0.000748
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

date field indicates the date for which the rates are applicable, and the rates object contains the prices for each metal on that date.

Time-series Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timeseries": true,
    "start_date": "2025-07-28",
    "end_date": "2025-08-04",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "2025-07-28": {
            "XAU": 0.000485,
            "XAG": 0.03825,
            "XPT": 0.000915
        },
        "2025-07-30": {
            "XAU": 0.000483,
            "XAG": 0.0382,
            "XPT": 0.000913
        },
        "2025-08-04": {
            "XAU": 0.000482,
            "XAG": 0.03815,
            "XPT": 0.000912
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

rates object contains the prices for gold, silver, and platinum, allowing users to analyze trends over time.

Convert Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "query": {
        "from": "USD",
        "to": "XAU",
        "amount": 1000
    },
    "info": {
        "timestamp": 1754301622,
        "rate": 0.000482
    },
    "result": 0.482,
    "unit": "troy ounces"
}

query object indicates the conversion parameters, while the result field provides the converted amount in troy ounces.

Fluctuation Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "fluctuation": true,
    "start_date": "2025-07-28",
    "end_date": "2025-08-04",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": {
            "start_rate": 0.000485,
            "end_rate": 0.000482,
            "change": -3.0e-6,
            "change_pct": -0.62
        },
        "XAG": {
            "start_rate": 0.03825,
            "end_rate": 0.03815,
            "change": -0.0001,
            "change_pct": -0.26
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

start_rate and end_rate fields show the prices at the beginning and end of the period, while the change and change_pct fields indicate the absolute and percentage changes, respectively.

OHLC (Open/High/Low/Close) Price Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1754301622,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-04",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": {
            "open": 0.000485,
            "high": 0.000487,
            "low": 0.000481,
            "close": 0.000482
        },
        "XAG": {
            "open": 0.03825,
            "high": 0.0383,
            "low": 0.0381,
            "close": 0.03815
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

rates object indicates the respective prices, which are essential for traders conducting technical analysis.

Bid/Ask Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1754301622,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-04",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": {
            "bid": 0.000481,
            "ask": 0.000483,
            "spread": 2.0e-6
        },
        "XAG": {
            "bid": 0.0381,
            "ask": 0.0382,
            "spread": 0.0001
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

spread field indicates the difference between the bid and ask prices, which is crucial for traders looking to execute orders efficiently.

Conclusion

Metals-API Documentation and explore the Metals-API Supported Symbols page for a comprehensive list of available metals. With the right tools and data, you can navigate the complexities of the silver market and harness its potential for your applications.

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Access Silver Dec 2025 (SIZ25) Historical Prices with this API