Get Zinc - LME 3-month (ZNC3M) Historical Prices with Metals-API

Get Zinc - LME 3-month (ZNC3M) Historical Prices with Metals-API

About Zinc (XZN)

Metals-API Overview

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Key Features of Metals-API

• Latest Rates Endpoint: This endpoint provides real-time exchange rate data for metals, updated based on your subscription plan. Depending on the plan, updates can occur every 60 minutes or every 10 minutes, ensuring you have the most current data at your fingertips.
• Historical Rates Endpoint: Access historical rates for most metals dating back to 2019. By appending a specific date to the API call, you can retrieve the historical price of Zinc, allowing for in-depth analysis of market trends over time.
• Bid And Ask Endpoint: This feature allows you to retrieve real-time bid and ask prices for metals, providing insights into market liquidity and pricing dynamics.
• Convert Endpoint: The Metals-API includes a conversion endpoint that enables you to convert amounts between different metals or to/from USD, facilitating seamless transactions and calculations.
• Time-Series Endpoint: With this endpoint, you can query the API for daily historical rates between two specified dates, making it easier to analyze price movements over time.
• Fluctuation Endpoint: This feature allows you to track how metal prices fluctuate over a specified period, providing valuable insights into market volatility.
• Open/High/Low/Close (OHLC) Price Endpoint: Retrieve detailed OHLC data for a specific time period, which is essential for technical analysis and trading strategies.
• Historical LME Endpoint: Access historical rates for LME symbols, including Zinc, dating back to 2008. This endpoint is particularly useful for those analyzing long-term trends in the metal markets.
• API Key: Your unique API key is required for authentication, ensuring secure access to the API's features.
• API Response: The API delivers exchange rates relative to USD by default, with all data returned in a structured JSON format for easy integration.
• Supported Symbols Endpoint: This endpoint provides a constantly updated list of all available metal symbols, ensuring you have access to the latest data.
• News Endpoint: Stay updated with the latest news articles related to various metals, helping you stay informed about market developments.

Understanding API Responses

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1741997097,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-03-15",
    "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"
}

• success: Indicates whether the API request was successful.
• timestamp: The time at which the data was retrieved.
• base: The base currency for the exchange rates (USD in this case).
• date: The date for which the rates are applicable.
• rates: An object containing the exchange rates for various metals, including Zinc (XZN).
• unit: Specifies the measurement unit for the rates (per troy ounce).

Practical Use Cases

• Market Analysis Tools: Create applications that analyze historical price trends of Zinc, helping traders make informed decisions.
• Investment Platforms: Integrate real-time pricing data into trading platforms to provide users with up-to-date information on Zinc and other metals.
• Financial Reporting: Use historical data to generate reports for financial analysis, helping businesses understand their exposure to metal prices.

Common Developer Questions

• How do I authenticate my API requests? You must include your unique API key in the access_key parameter of your requests.
• What should I do if I receive an error response? Review the error message provided in the response for guidance on resolving the issue. Common errors include invalid API keys or exceeding rate limits.
• How can I optimize my API usage? Implement caching strategies to reduce the number of API calls and ensure efficient data retrieval.

Conclusion

Metals-API Documentation for detailed implementation guidance and visit the Metals-API Supported Symbols page to familiarize yourself with the available metal symbols. Embrace the future of metal trading with the transformative potential of the Metals-API.