Monitor Silver (XAG) prices using this API

Monitor Silver (XAG) Prices Using This API

Metals-API comes into play, providing a robust solution for tracking Silver prices and other metal commodities. In this blog post, we will delve into the intricacies of Silver, its markets, and how the Metals-API can empower developers to create innovative applications that leverage real-time metals data.

About Silver (XAG)

API Description

Metals-API is designed to provide developers with comprehensive access to real-time and historical data for various metals, including Silver. This API stands out due to its innovative capabilities, enabling users to build next-generation applications that can analyze and respond to market changes in real-time. With the Metals-API, developers can harness the transformative potential of real-time metals data, facilitating informed decision-making and strategic planning.

Key Features and Endpoints

Latest Rates Endpoint: Depending on your subscription plan, this endpoint returns real-time exchange rate data for Silver and other metals, updated every 60 minutes, every 10 minutes, or even more frequently. This feature is essential for applications that require up-to-the-minute pricing information.
Historical Rates Endpoint: Access to historical rates dating back to 2019 allows users to analyze trends and make informed predictions. By appending a specific date to the API request, developers can retrieve historical data for Silver and other metals.
Bid And Ask Endpoint: This powerful feature enables users to retrieve real-time bid and ask prices for Silver, providing insights into market liquidity and pricing dynamics.
Convert Endpoint: The Metals-API includes a currency conversion endpoint that allows users to convert any amount from one metal to another or to/from USD, facilitating seamless transactions.
Time-Series Endpoint: Users can query the API for daily historical rates between two dates of their choice, enabling detailed analysis of price movements over time.
Fluctuation Endpoint: This endpoint provides information about how Silver prices fluctuate on a day-to-day basis, helping users understand market volatility.
Carat Endpoint: For those interested in Gold, the carat endpoint allows users to retrieve information about Gold rates by carat, expanding the API's utility.
Lowest/Highest Price Endpoint: Users can query the API to get the lowest and highest prices for Silver over a specified period, aiding in market analysis.
Open/High/Low/Close (OHLC) Price Endpoint: This endpoint provides essential data for traders, including the open, high, low, and close prices for Silver, which are critical for technical analysis.
Historical LME Endpoint: Access historical rates for LME symbols dating back to 2008, allowing for comprehensive market analysis.
API Key: Each user receives a unique API key that must be included in requests to authenticate and authorize access to the API.
API Response: The Metals-API delivers exchange rates relative to USD by default, ensuring consistency in data interpretation.
Available Endpoints: The API comes with a constantly updated endpoint that returns all available currencies, ensuring users have access to the latest information.
Gold Price India Endpoint: Retrieve the latest Gold price in India using the dedicated endpoint, expanding the API's geographical relevance.
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": 1753412559,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-07-25",
    "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": 1753326159,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-07-24",
    "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": "2025-07-18",
    "end_date": "2025-07-25",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "2025-07-18": {
            "XAU": 0.000485,
            "XAG": 0.03825,
            "XPT": 0.000915
        },
        "2025-07-20": {
            "XAU": 0.000483,
            "XAG": 0.0382,
            "XPT": 0.000913
        },
        "2025-07-25": {
            "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": 1753412559,
        "rate": 0.000482
    },
    "result": 0.482,
    "unit": "troy ounces"
}

Fluctuation Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "fluctuation": true,
    "start_date": "2025-07-18",
    "end_date": "2025-07-25",
    "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": 1753412559,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-07-25",
    "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": 1753412559,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-07-25",
    "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 offers a powerful tool for developers and businesses engaged in the precious metals market. With its extensive range of endpoints, the API provides real-time data, historical trends, and conversion capabilities that can enhance decision-making processes. By leveraging the capabilities of the Metals-API, developers can create innovative applications that respond to market changes, optimize manufacturing processes, and improve investment strategies.

Metals-API Documentation and explore the Metals-API Supported Symbols for a comprehensive list of available metals. Embrace the future of metals trading and analysis with the Metals-API, and unlock the potential of real-time data in your applications.

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Monitor Silver (XAG) prices using this API