Fetch Silver May 2025 (SIK26) prices with our API integration

Introduction

Fetch Silver May 2025 (SIK26) prices can be seamlessly integrated into applications using the Metals-API. This powerful API provides real-time data and historical insights into silver (XAG) and other metals, enabling developers to create innovative solutions that leverage the latest market trends.

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Metals-API Documentation provides developers with the tools necessary to access this data, allowing for informed decision-making based on current market conditions.

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Understanding the Metals-API

Metals-API is a robust platform designed to provide developers with access to real-time and historical data on various metals, including silver. Its capabilities extend beyond mere price tracking; it empowers developers to build applications that can analyze trends, forecast prices, and even automate trading strategies.

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, updates can occur every 60 minutes or even every 10 minutes. This feature is essential for applications that require up-to-the-minute pricing.
• Historical Rates Endpoint: Access historical rates dating back to 2019. By appending a specific date to your query, you can retrieve past prices, allowing for comprehensive market analysis.
• Bid and Ask Endpoint: This powerful feature enables you to retrieve real-time bid and ask prices for silver, providing insights into market liquidity and trading opportunities.
• Convert Endpoint: Easily convert any amount of silver to another currency or metal using this dedicated endpoint. This is particularly useful for international traders who need to assess value across different markets.
• Time-Series Endpoint: Query the API for daily historical rates between two dates of your choice. This feature is invaluable for trend analysis and forecasting.
• Fluctuation Endpoint: Track how silver prices fluctuate on a day-to-day basis, providing insights into market volatility.
• Carat Endpoint: Retrieve information about gold rates by carat, which can be useful for jewelers and traders dealing in precious metals.
• Lowest/Highest Price Endpoint: Query the API to get the lowest and highest prices for silver over a specified period, aiding in investment decisions.
• Open/High/Low/Close (OHLC) Price Endpoint: Access detailed OHLC data for silver, allowing for in-depth market analysis.
• Historical LME Endpoint: Access historical rates for LME symbols dating back to 2008, providing a long-term view of market trends.
• API Key: Your unique API key is essential for accessing the Metals-API. It 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 offers a comprehensive list of endpoints, each designed to provide specific functionalities tailored to user needs.
• Supported Symbols Endpoint: This endpoint returns all available currencies and metals, ensuring you have the latest information at your fingertips.
• Gold Price India Endpoint: Retrieve the latest gold price in India, which can be useful for traders operating in that market.
• News Endpoint: Stay updated with the latest news articles related to various metals, providing context to market movements.

API Endpoint Examples and Responses

Latest Rates Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1754892035,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-11",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": 0.000482,
        "XAG": 0.03815,
        "XPT": 0.000912,
        "XPD": 0.000744,
        "XCU": 0.294118,
        "XAL": 0.434783,
        "XNI": 0.142857,
        "XZN": 0.344828
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Historical Rates Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1754805635,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-10",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": 0.000485,
        "XAG": 0.03825,
        "XPT": 0.000915,
        "XPD": 0.000748
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Time-series Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timeseries": true,
    "start_date": "2025-08-04",
    "end_date": "2025-08-11",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "2025-08-04": {
            "XAU": 0.000485,
            "XAG": 0.03825,
            "XPT": 0.000915
        },
        "2025-08-06": {
            "XAU": 0.000483,
            "XAG": 0.0382,
            "XPT": 0.000913
        },
        "2025-08-11": {
            "XAU": 0.000482,
            "XAG": 0.03815,
            "XPT": 0.000912
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Convert Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "query": {
        "from": "USD",
        "to": "XAU",
        "amount": 1000
    },
    "info": {
        "timestamp": 1754892035,
        "rate": 0.000482
    },
    "result": 0.482,
    "unit": "troy ounces"
}

Fluctuation Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "fluctuation": true,
    "start_date": "2025-08-04",
    "end_date": "2025-08-11",
    "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
        },
        "XPT": {
            "start_rate": 0.000915,
            "end_rate": 0.000912,
            "change": -3.0e-6,
            "change_pct": -0.33
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

OHLC (Open/High/Low/Close) Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1754892035,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-11",
    "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
        },
        "XPT": {
            "open": 0.000915,
            "high": 0.000918,
            "low": 0.00091,
            "close": 0.000912
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Bid/Ask Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1754892035,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-11",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": {
            "bid": 0.000481,
            "ask": 0.000483,
            "spread": 2.0e-6
        },
        "XAG": {
            "bid": 0.0381,
            "ask": 0.0382,
            "spread": 0.0001
        },
        "XPT": {
            "bid": 0.000911,
            "ask": 0.000913,
            "spread": 2.0e-6
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Conclusion

Metals-API is a transformative tool for developers looking to integrate real-time silver pricing data into their applications. With its extensive range of endpoints, including the latest rates, historical data, and conversion capabilities, the API empowers users to make informed decisions based on accurate and timely information. By leveraging the API's features, developers can create innovative solutions that enhance trading strategies and improve market analysis.

Metals-API Documentation and explore the comprehensive Metals-API Supported Symbols list. By understanding the capabilities of this API, developers can unlock the full potential of silver trading and contribute to the future of precious metals markets.