Retrieve Dysprosium (DYS) Historical Prices with this API

In the rapidly evolving landscape of metal markets, the ability to access and analyze historical prices is crucial for developers and businesses alike. Dysprosium (DYS), a rare earth element, plays a significant role in various technological applications, from electronics to renewable energy solutions. With the Metals-API, developers can seamlessly retrieve historical prices for Dysprosium and other metals, enabling them to harness data analytics and insights for informed decision-making.

About Dysprosium (DYS)

Dysprosium is a silvery-white metal that is part of the lanthanide series of the periodic table. It is known for its unique properties, such as high magnetic susceptibility and the ability to absorb neutrons, making it invaluable in the production of strong permanent magnets, nuclear reactors, and various electronic devices. As industries continue to embrace digital transformation, the demand for Dysprosium is expected to rise, driven by technological innovation and advancements in smart technology integration.

In the context of metal markets, data analytics plays a pivotal role in understanding price trends and market dynamics. The Metals-API provides developers with the tools to access real-time and historical data, allowing for comprehensive analysis and insights. This capability is essential for businesses looking to optimize their supply chains, manage inventory effectively, and forecast future trends in metal prices.

API Description

The Metals-API is a powerful tool designed to provide developers with real-time and historical data on various metals, including Dysprosium. This API empowers developers to build next-generation applications that leverage real-time metals data for various use cases, such as trading platforms, market analysis tools, and inventory management systems. With its innovative features and capabilities, the Metals-API is at the forefront of transforming how businesses interact with metal markets.

One of the standout features of the Metals-API is its ability to deliver real-time exchange rate data. Depending on the subscription plan, developers can access the latest rates endpoint, which updates every 60 minutes or even more frequently. This ensures that users have access to the most current market information, enabling them to make timely decisions based on accurate data.

Additionally, the Metals-API offers a historical rates endpoint, allowing users to query historical prices dating back to 2019. This feature is particularly valuable for developers looking to analyze price trends over time, assess market volatility, and make data-driven predictions about future price movements.

Key Features and Endpoints

The Metals-API is equipped with a variety of endpoints that cater to different data retrieval needs. Here are some of the key features:

Latest Rates Endpoint: This endpoint provides real-time exchange rate data for Dysprosium and other metals. Depending on your subscription plan, the API can return updated rates every 60 minutes or even more frequently, ensuring that users have access to the latest market information.
Historical Rates Endpoint: Users can access historical exchange rates for Dysprosium dating back to 2019. By appending a specific date to the API request, developers can retrieve historical prices, enabling them to analyze trends and fluctuations over time.
Bid And Ask Endpoint: This powerful feature allows users to retrieve real-time bid and ask prices for Dysprosium. Understanding the bid-ask spread is crucial for traders and investors looking to make informed decisions in the market.
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. This feature is particularly useful for businesses operating in multiple currencies.
Time-Series Endpoint: Developers can query the API for daily historical rates between two dates of their choice. This endpoint is invaluable for analyzing price trends over specific time periods, providing insights into market behavior.
Fluctuation Endpoint: This endpoint allows users to track how Dysprosium prices fluctuate on a day-to-day basis. By analyzing these fluctuations, businesses can better understand market volatility and make informed decisions.
Carat Endpoint: For those interested in gold rates, the Metals-API provides a carat endpoint that allows users to retrieve information about gold rates by carat. This feature is essential for jewelers and gold traders.
Lowest/Highest Price Endpoint: Users can query the API to get the lowest and highest prices for Dysprosium over a specified period. This information is crucial for traders looking to identify optimal buying and selling points.
Open/High/Low/Close (OHLC) Price Endpoint: This endpoint provides users with open, high, low, and close prices for Dysprosium, allowing for comprehensive market analysis.
Historical LME Endpoint: For users interested in LME symbols, the Metals-API provides historical rates dating back to 2008. This endpoint is essential for businesses involved in trading metals on the London Metal Exchange.
API Key: Each user is assigned a unique API key that must be included in API requests. This key is essential for authentication and authorization, ensuring secure access to the API.
API Response: The Metals-API delivers exchange rates relative to USD by default. All data is returned in a structured JSON format, making it easy for developers to parse and utilize the information.
Available Endpoints: The Metals-API offers a comprehensive range of endpoints, each providing different functionalities. Developers can explore these endpoints to find the best fit for their specific needs.
Supported Symbols Endpoint: This endpoint returns all available currencies and metal symbols supported by the Metals-API. Developers can refer to this list to ensure they are using the correct symbols in their requests.
Gold Price India Endpoint: For users interested in gold prices in India, the Metals-API provides a dedicated endpoint to retrieve the latest gold price in the region.
News Endpoint: The Metals-API includes a news endpoint that allows users to retrieve the latest news articles related to various metals, keeping them informed about market developments.

API Endpoint Examples and Responses

Understanding how to interact with the Metals-API is crucial for developers looking to leverage its capabilities. Below are examples of API responses for various endpoints:

Latest Rates Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1747530199,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-05-18",
    "rates": {
        "DYS": 0.000482,
        "XAU": 0.000482,
        "XAG": 0.03815,
        "XPT": 0.000912,
        "XPD": 0.000744
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Historical Rates Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1747443799,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-05-17",
    "rates": {
        "DYS": 0.000485,
        "XAU": 0.000485,
        "XAG": 0.03825,
        "XPT": 0.000915
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Time-series Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timeseries": true,
    "start_date": "2025-05-11",
    "end_date": "2025-05-18",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "2025-05-11": {
            "DYS": 0.000485,
            "XAU": 0.000485,
            "XAG": 0.03825
        },
        "2025-05-13": {
            "DYS": 0.000483,
            "XAU": 0.000483,
            "XAG": 0.0382
        },
        "2025-05-18": {
            "DYS": 0.000482,
            "XAU": 0.000482,
            "XAG": 0.03815
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Convert Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "query": {
        "from": "USD",
        "to": "DYS",
        "amount": 1000
    },
    "info": {
        "timestamp": 1747530199,
        "rate": 0.000482
    },
    "result": 0.482,
    "unit": "troy ounces"
}

Fluctuation Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "fluctuation": true,
    "start_date": "2025-05-11",
    "end_date": "2025-05-18",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "DYS": {
            "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
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

OHLC (Open/High/Low/Close) Price Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1747530199,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-05-18",
    "rates": {
        "DYS": {
            "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
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Bid/Ask Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1747530199,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-05-18",
    "rates": {
        "DYS": {
            "bid": 0.000481,
            "ask": 0.000483,
            "spread": 2.0e-6
        },
        "XAG": {
            "bid": 0.0381,
            "ask": 0.0382,
            "spread": 0.0001
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Conclusion

In conclusion, the Metals-API offers a comprehensive suite of tools for developers looking to access historical prices for Dysprosium and other metals. By leveraging the API's capabilities, businesses can gain valuable insights into market trends, optimize their operations, and make informed decisions based on real-time and historical data. The ability to retrieve data through various endpoints, such as the latest rates, historical rates, and fluctuation endpoints, empowers developers to create innovative applications that meet the demands of the modern metal market.

For more information on how to get started with the Metals-API, be sure to check out the Metals-API Documentation and explore the Metals-API Supported Symbols for a complete list of available metal symbols. With the right tools and data at your fingertips, the possibilities for innovation in the metal markets are endless.

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