How to Get Lead (LEAD) Historical Prices using this API for Data Analysis

Introduction

Metals-API. With the rise of digital transformation in metal markets, the need for real-time data analytics and insights has never been more significant. The Metals-API provides a robust framework for developers to access historical price data and integrate it into their applications, enabling smarter technology integration and innovative solutions.

Metals-API Information

About Lead (XLE)

API Description

Metals-API is a powerful tool that provides real-time and historical data for various metals, including Lead. It empowers developers to build next-generation applications that require accurate and timely metal pricing information. The API's capabilities include retrieving the latest rates, historical prices, bid and ask prices, and much more, all designed to facilitate data-driven decision-making.

Key Features and Endpoints

• Latest Rates Endpoint: This endpoint provides real-time exchange rate data for metals, allowing users to stay updated on current market conditions.
• Historical Rates Endpoint: Users can access historical rates for most currencies dating back to 2019. By appending a specific date to the API call, developers can retrieve past pricing data.
• Bid And Ask Endpoint: This feature allows users to retrieve real-time bid and ask prices for metals, providing insights into market liquidity.
• Convert Endpoint: The Metals-API includes a currency conversion endpoint, enabling users to convert amounts from one metal to another or to/from USD.
• Time-Series Endpoint: This endpoint allows users to query daily historical rates between two dates, making it easier to analyze trends over time.
• Fluctuation Endpoint: Users can track how metal prices fluctuate on a day-to-day basis, providing valuable insights into market volatility.
• Carat Endpoint: This feature allows users to retrieve information about gold rates by carat, catering to specific market needs.
• Lowest/Highest Price Endpoint: Users can query the API to get the lowest and highest prices for a specific date, aiding in market analysis.
• Open/High/Low/Close (OHLC) Price Endpoint: This endpoint provides open, high, low, and close prices for a specific date, essential for technical analysis.
• Historical LME Endpoint: Access historical rates for LME symbols dating back to 2008, allowing for in-depth market research.
• API Key: Each user is assigned a unique API key, which is required to access the API's features securely.
• API Response: The API delivers exchange rates relative to USD, ensuring consistency in data interpretation.
• Supported Symbols Endpoint: This endpoint provides a constantly updated list of all available currencies and metals.
• Gold Price India Endpoint: Retrieve the latest gold price in India using this dedicated endpoint.
• News Endpoint: Stay informed with the latest news articles related to various metals.

API Endpoint Examples and Responses

Latest Rates Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1753012829,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-07-20",
    "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": 1752926429,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-07-19",
    "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": "2025-07-13",
    "end_date": "2025-07-20",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "2025-07-13": {
            "XAU": 0.000485,
            "XAG": 0.03825,
            "XPT": 0.000915
        },
        "2025-07-15": {
            "XAU": 0.000483,
            "XAG": 0.0382,
            "XPT": 0.000913
        },
        "2025-07-20": {
            "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": 1753012829,
        "rate": 0.000482
    },
    "result": 0.482,
    "unit": "troy ounces"
}

Fluctuation Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "fluctuation": true,
    "start_date": "2025-07-13",
    "end_date": "2025-07-20",
    "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": 1753012829,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-07-20",
    "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": 1753012829,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-07-20",
    "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 Documentation and explore the Metals-API Supported Symbols for a complete list of available metals. The Metals-API Website is also a valuable resource for understanding the full potential of this API and how it can transform your data analysis capabilities.