Get Malappuram Gold 24k (MALA-24k) Historical Prices for the Last 30 Days using this API

Metals-API comes into play, providing a powerful tool for retrieving historical prices, including those for Malappuram Gold 24k (MALA-24k). In this blog post, we will explore how to leverage the Metals-API to obtain historical prices for gold over the last 30 days, along with a comprehensive overview of its features and capabilities.

About Gold (XAU)

Metals-API Overview

Metals-API is a comprehensive JSON API that provides access to real-time and historical prices for various metals, including gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. Its capabilities extend beyond mere price retrieval; it empowers developers to create applications that can analyze market trends, perform currency conversions, and track fluctuations over time. The API is designed with innovation in mind, allowing for seamless integration into existing systems and applications.

Key Features and Endpoints

Latest Rates Endpoint: This endpoint provides real-time exchange rates for all available metals. For example, a request to this endpoint might return the latest gold price in USD, along with prices for other metals like silver and platinum.

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1754222427,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-03",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": 0.000482,
        "XAG": 0.03815,
        "XPT": 0.000912,
        "XPD": 0.000744
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Historical Rates Endpoint: This feature allows users to access historical exchange rates for any date since 1999. By appending a specific date to the API request, developers can retrieve past prices for gold and other metals.

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1754136027,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-02",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": 0.000485,
        "XAG": 0.03825,
        "XPT": 0.000915
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Time-Series Endpoint: This endpoint allows users to query the API for daily historical rates between two dates of their choice. This is particularly useful for analyzing trends over a specific period.

{
    "success": true,
    "timeseries": true,
    "start_date": "2025-07-27",
    "end_date": "2025-08-03",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "2025-07-27": {
            "XAU": 0.000485,
            "XAG": 0.03825
        },
        "2025-08-03": {
            "XAU": 0.000482,
            "XAG": 0.03815
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Convert Endpoint: The Metals-API includes a currency conversion endpoint, allowing users to convert any amount from one metal to another or to/from USD. This is particularly useful for traders who deal in multiple currencies.

{
    "success": true,
    "query": {
        "from": "USD",
        "to": "XAU",
        "amount": 1000
    },
    "info": {
        "timestamp": 1754222427,
        "rate": 0.000482
    },
    "result": 0.482,
    "unit": "troy ounces"
}

Fluctuation Endpoint: This endpoint provides information about how currencies fluctuate on a day-to-day basis. It allows traders to track rate changes over specified periods.

{
    "success": true,
    "fluctuation": true,
    "start_date": "2025-07-27",
    "end_date": "2025-08-03",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": {
            "start_rate": 0.000485,
            "end_rate": 0.000482,
            "change": -3.0e-6,
            "change_pct": -0.62
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Open/High/Low/Close (OHLC) Price Endpoint: This endpoint provides open, high, low, and close prices for a specific time period, allowing traders to analyze market performance.

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1754222427,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-03",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": {
            "open": 0.000485,
            "high": 0.000487,
            "low": 0.000481,
            "close": 0.000482
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Bid/Ask Endpoint: This powerful feature enables users to retrieve real-time bid and ask prices for metals, which is essential for traders looking to execute orders at optimal prices.

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1754222427,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-03",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": {
            "bid": 0.000481,
            "ask": 0.000483,
            "spread": 2.0e-6
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

API Key and Authentication

Understanding API Responses

Common Use Cases

Building trading platforms that provide real-time price updates for precious metals.
Creating analytical tools that visualize historical price trends and fluctuations.
Integrating currency conversion features into e-commerce platforms that deal with precious metals.
Developing mobile applications that notify users of significant price changes in the metals market.

Performance Optimization and Security Considerations

Conclusion

Metals-API Documentation and explore the comprehensive Metals-API Supported Symbols list. Visit the Metals-API Website to learn more about its features and capabilities.

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Get Malappuram Gold 24k (MALA-24k) Historical Prices for the Last 30 Days using this API