Obtain monthly averages of Tungsten (TUNGSTEN) prices using this API

Introduction

Metals-API provides a robust platform for obtaining monthly averages of Tungsten prices, along with a plethora of other functionalities that empower developers to create innovative applications. This blog post delves into the capabilities of the Metals-API, exploring its features, endpoints, and the transformative potential it holds for the metal markets.

Metals-API Information

About Tungsten (TUNGSTEN)

Digital Transformation in Metal Markets

Technological Innovation and Advancement

Data Analytics and Insights

Smart Technology Integration

Future Trends and Possibilities

API Description

Key Features and Endpoints

• Latest Rates Endpoint: Depending on your subscription plan, this endpoint returns real-time exchange rate data updated every 60 minutes or every 10 minutes. This ensures that users have access to the most current pricing information.
• Historical Rates Endpoint: Historical rates are available for most currencies dating back to 2019. Developers can query the API for historical rates by appending a specific date, allowing for in-depth analysis of price trends over time.
• Bid And Ask Endpoint: This powerful feature enables users to retrieve real-time Bid and Ask prices, providing insights into market liquidity and pricing strategies.
• Convert Endpoint: The Metals-API includes a currency conversion endpoint, allowing users to convert any amount from one metal to another or to/from USD, facilitating seamless transactions.
• Time-Series Endpoint: This endpoint allows users to query the API for daily historical rates between two dates of their choice, enabling comprehensive analysis of price movements over time.
• Fluctuation Endpoint: Users can retrieve information about how currencies fluctuate on a day-to-day basis, providing insights into market volatility.
• Carat Endpoint: This endpoint allows users to retrieve information about Gold rates by Carat, catering to specific market needs.
• Lowest/Highest Price Endpoint: This feature enables users to query the API to get the lowest and highest price for a specified date, aiding in market analysis.
• Open/High/Low/Close (OHLC) Price Endpoint: Users can query the API to get the open, high, low, and close price for a specific date, providing a comprehensive view of market performance.
• Historical LME Endpoint: This endpoint allows users to access historical rates for LME symbols dating back to 2008, offering valuable insights into long-term market trends.
• API Key: Users must pass their unique API Key into the API base URL's access_key parameter to authenticate their requests.
• API Response: Exchange rates delivered by the Metals-API are by default relative to USD, ensuring consistency in data interpretation.
• Available Endpoints: The Metals-API comes with a constantly updated endpoint returning all available currencies, ensuring users have access to the latest information.
• Gold Price India Endpoint: This dedicated endpoint allows users to retrieve the latest gold price in India, catering to regional market needs.
• 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": 1754697855,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-09",
    "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": 1754611455,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-08",
    "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": "2025-08-02",
    "end_date": "2025-08-09",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "2025-08-02": {
            "XAU": 0.000485,
            "XAG": 0.03825,
            "XPT": 0.000915
        },
        "2025-08-04": {
            "XAU": 0.000483,
            "XAG": 0.0382,
            "XPT": 0.000913
        },
        "2025-08-09": {
            "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": 1754697855,
        "rate": 0.000482
    },
    "result": 0.482,
    "unit": "troy ounces"
}

Fluctuation Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "fluctuation": true,
    "start_date": "2025-08-02",
    "end_date": "2025-08-09",
    "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": 1754697855,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-09",
    "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": 1754697855,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-09",
    "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 extensive capabilities it offers.