Obtain LME Lead (LME-LEAD) Historical Prices via this API

Introduction

XLE. With the rise of digital transformation and technological innovation, accessing historical prices for Lead has become easier than ever through the Metals-API. This blog post will delve into the capabilities of the Metals-API, focusing on how developers can leverage its features to obtain historical prices and insights for Lead, while also exploring the broader implications of data analytics and smart technology integration in the metal markets.

Metals-API Information

About Lead (XLE)

API Description

Metals-API Documentation, which provides comprehensive guidance on the various endpoints and their functionalities.

Key Features and Endpoints

Latest Rates Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1753444818,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-07-25",
    "rates": {
        "XLE": 0.000482
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Historical Rates Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1753358418,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-07-24",
    "rates": {
        "XLE": 0.000485
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Bid And Ask Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1753444818,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-07-25",
    "rates": {
        "XLE": {
            "bid": 0.000481,
            "ask": 0.000483,
            "spread": 2.0e-6
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Convert Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "query": {
        "from": "USD",
        "to": "XLE",
        "amount": 1000
    },
    "info": {
        "timestamp": 1753444818,
        "rate": 0.000482
    },
    "result": 0.482,
    "unit": "troy ounces"
}

Time-Series Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timeseries": true,
    "start_date": "2025-07-18",
    "end_date": "2025-07-25",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "2025-07-18": {
            "XLE": 0.000485
        },
        "2025-07-25": {
            "XLE": 0.000482
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Fluctuation Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "fluctuation": true,
    "start_date": "2025-07-18",
    "end_date": "2025-07-25",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "XLE": {
            "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

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1753444818,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-07-25",
    "rates": {
        "XLE": {
            "open": 0.000485,
            "high": 0.000487,
            "low": 0.000481,
            "close": 0.000482
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Historical LME Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1753358418,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-07-24",
    "rates": {
        "XLE": 0.000485
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

API Key and Response

List of Symbols

Metals-API Supported Symbols page. This resource is invaluable for developers looking to integrate multiple metals into their applications.

Conclusion

Metals-API Documentation for detailed guidance on implementation and usage. Embracing these technological advancements will not only enhance trading strategies but also pave the way for future innovations in the metal markets.