Obtain LME Aluminium (LME-ALU) Historical Prices through this API

Metals-API offers a robust solution. This API not only provides access to historical prices but also empowers users with advanced features that facilitate data-driven decision-making in the metals industry.

Metals-API Information

About Aluminum (ALU)

API Description

Metals-API is designed to provide developers with a seamless experience in accessing metals data. With a focus on innovation and technological advancement, this API allows users to retrieve real-time and historical pricing data for various metals, including aluminum. The transformative potential of real-time metals data cannot be overstated, as it enables developers to create next-generation applications that cater to the needs of businesses in the metals industry.

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 feature is crucial for businesses that require up-to-the-minute pricing information.
Historical Rates Endpoint: Users can access historical rates for most metals dating back to 2019. By appending a specific date to the API request, developers can retrieve historical pricing data, which is essential for trend analysis and forecasting.
Bid And Ask Endpoint: This powerful feature allows users to retrieve real-time bid and ask prices for metals, providing insights into market dynamics and helping traders make informed decisions.
Convert Endpoint: The Metals-API includes a currency conversion endpoint, enabling users to convert amounts from one metal to another or to/from USD. This feature is particularly useful for businesses operating in multiple currencies.
Time-Series Endpoint: This endpoint allows users to query the API for daily historical rates between two dates of their choice. It is ideal for analyzing price trends over specific periods.
Fluctuation Endpoint: Users can track how metals fluctuate on a day-to-day basis, providing insights into market volatility and helping businesses manage risk.
Lowest/Highest Price Endpoint: This endpoint enables users to query the API for the lowest and highest prices of metals over a specified period, aiding in market analysis.
Open/High/Low/Close (OHLC) Price Endpoint: Users can retrieve open, high, low, and close prices for metals, which are critical for traders and analysts looking to understand market behavior.
Historical LME Endpoint: This endpoint provides access to historical rates for LME symbols, dating back to 2008. It is particularly valuable for users interested in long-term pricing trends.
API Key: Each user is assigned a unique API key, which is required to access the API's features. This ensures secure and authorized access to the data.
API Response: The Metals-API delivers exchange rates relative to USD by default, with all data returned in a structured JSON format for easy integration.
Available Endpoints: The API comes with a comprehensive list of endpoints, each providing different functionalities. Users can explore these options to find the best fit for their needs.
Supported Symbols Endpoint: This endpoint returns all available metal symbols, allowing users to easily identify the metals they can query.
News Endpoint: Users can retrieve the latest news articles related to various metals, keeping them informed about market developments.

List of Symbols

Metals-API Supported Symbols page.

API Endpoint Examples and Responses

Latest Rates Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1755493302,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-18",
    "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": 1755406902,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-17",
    "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": "2025-08-11",
    "end_date": "2025-08-18",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "2025-08-11": {
            "XAU": 0.000485,
            "XAG": 0.03825,
            "XPT": 0.000915
        },
        "2025-08-13": {
            "XAU": 0.000483,
            "XAG": 0.0382,
            "XPT": 0.000913
        },
        "2025-08-18": {
            "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": 1755493302,
        "rate": 0.000482
    },
    "result": 0.482,
    "unit": "troy ounces"
}

Fluctuation Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "fluctuation": true,
    "start_date": "2025-08-11",
    "end_date": "2025-08-18",
    "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": 1755493302,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-18",
    "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": 1755493302,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-18",
    "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 a straightforward process that opens up a world of possibilities for developers and businesses alike. With its comprehensive features, including real-time rates, historical data, and advanced analytics capabilities, the Metals-API empowers users to make data-driven decisions in the dynamic metals market.

Metals-API Documentation and explore the Metals-API Supported Symbols to find the data you need. Embrace the future of metals data and unlock the potential of real-time insights today!

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Obtain LME Aluminium (LME-ALU) Historical Prices through this API