Find LME Tin (LME-TIN) Historical Prices through this API

Find LME Tin (LME-TIN) Historical Prices through this API
LME Tin (LME-TIN) symbol represents a significant opportunity to track historical prices and trends. With the help of the Metals-API, developers can easily access historical prices and other vital data points related to tin and other metals. This blog post will explore the capabilities of Metals-API, focusing on how to retrieve historical prices for LME Tin and the broader implications of digital transformation in metal markets.
About Tin (XSN)
XSN, is a versatile metal used in various applications, from electronics to construction. The digital transformation in metal markets has led to significant advancements in how data is collected, analyzed, and utilized. The integration of smart technology and data analytics has enabled stakeholders to gain insights into market trends, price fluctuations, and demand forecasts.
API Description
Metals-API is a powerful tool that allows developers to access a wide range of data related to metals. Its capabilities include real-time exchange rates, historical prices, and various endpoints designed to cater to different needs. The API empowers developers to create next-generation applications that can analyze market trends, perform currency conversions, and track price fluctuations.
Key Features and Endpoints
- Latest Rates Endpoint: Depending on your subscription plan, this endpoint returns real-time exchange rate data updated every 60 minutes, every 10 minutes, or even more frequently. This allows users to stay informed about the latest market conditions.
- Historical Rates Endpoint: Users can access historical rates for most currencies dating back to 2019. By appending a date to the API request, developers can retrieve historical prices for LME Tin, enabling them to analyze trends over time.
- Bid And Ask Endpoint: This powerful feature allows users to retrieve real-time bid and ask prices, providing insights into market liquidity and pricing dynamics.
- Convert Endpoint: This endpoint enables users to convert any amount from one currency to another, facilitating transactions and financial analysis.
- Time-Series Endpoint: Users can query the API for daily historical rates between two dates of their choice, allowing for in-depth analysis of price movements over specific periods.
- Fluctuation Endpoint: This feature provides information about how currencies fluctuate on a day-to-day basis, helping traders understand volatility in the market.
- Lowest/Highest Price Endpoint: Users can query the API to get the lowest and highest prices for a specified date, which is essential for understanding market extremes.
- Open/High/Low/Close (OHLC) Price Endpoint: This endpoint allows users to retrieve open, high, low, and close prices for a specific date, providing a comprehensive view of market performance.
- Historical LME Endpoint: This endpoint provides access to historical rates for LME symbols, dating back to 2008, making it a valuable resource for long-term analysis.
- API Key: Each user is assigned a unique API key that must be included in requests to authenticate and authorize access to the API.
- API Response: The API delivers exchange rates relative to USD by default, ensuring consistency in data interpretation.
- Supported Symbols Endpoint: This endpoint returns all available currencies, allowing users to explore the full range of options available through the API.
- News Endpoint: Users can retrieve the latest news articles related to various metals, keeping them informed about market developments.
API Endpoint Examples and Responses
Latest Rates Endpoint
{
"success": true,
"timestamp": 1755622828,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2025-08-19",
"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": 1755536428,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2025-08-18",
"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": "2025-08-12",
"end_date": "2025-08-19",
"base": "USD",
"rates": {
"2025-08-12": {
"XAU": 0.000485,
"XAG": 0.03825,
"XPT": 0.000915
},
"2025-08-14": {
"XAU": 0.000483,
"XAG": 0.0382,
"XPT": 0.000913
},
"2025-08-19": {
"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": 1755622828,
"rate": 0.000482
},
"result": 0.482,
"unit": "troy ounces"
}
Fluctuation Endpoint
{
"success": true,
"fluctuation": true,
"start_date": "2025-08-12",
"end_date": "2025-08-19",
"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) Price Endpoint
{
"success": true,
"timestamp": 1755622828,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2025-08-19",
"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": 1755622828,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2025-08-19",
"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 an invaluable resource for developers looking to access real-time and historical data for metals, including LME Tin. By utilizing the various endpoints available, developers can create applications that analyze market trends, perform currency conversions, and track price fluctuations. The integration of smart technology and data analytics in the metal markets is transforming how traders and investors interact with this vital sector.
Metals-API Website and explore the Metals-API Documentation for detailed guidance on implementing these features in your applications. Additionally, check the Metals-API Supported Symbols page for a comprehensive list of available metal symbols.