Access Falkland Pound (FKP) prices using this API

Access Falkland Pound (FKP) Prices Using Metals-API

The Falkland Pound (FKP) is a unique currency that plays a significant role in the financial landscape of the Falkland Islands. As a developer, accessing real-time and historical data for the FKP and other metals can be crucial for building applications that require accurate financial information. The Metals-API provides a robust solution for accessing metal prices, including the Falkland Pound, through a variety of endpoints designed for flexibility and precision.

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API Description

The Metals-API is a powerful tool that allows developers to access real-time and historical data for various metals, including precious metals like gold and silver, as well as industrial metals. This API is designed to empower developers to create next-generation applications that require accurate and timely data. With its innovative features, the Metals-API can transform how businesses and individuals interact with metal markets.

For detailed information on how to get started, refer to the Metals-API Documentation. This resource provides comprehensive guidance on utilizing the API effectively.

Key Features and Endpoints

The Metals-API offers a variety of endpoints that cater to different needs. Here are some of the key features:

• Latest Rates Endpoint: Depending on your subscription plan, this endpoint provides real-time exchange rate data 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 historical rates dating back to 2019. By appending a specific date in the format YYYY-MM-DD, developers can retrieve past rates, which is invaluable for trend analysis and forecasting.
• Bid and Ask Endpoint: This powerful feature allows you to retrieve real-time bid and ask prices for metals, helping traders make informed decisions based on current market conditions.
• Convert Endpoint: Easily convert any amount from one currency to another. This endpoint is particularly useful for applications that require currency conversion for transactions involving metals.
• Time-Series Endpoint: Query the API for daily historical rates between two specified dates. This feature is beneficial for analyzing price movements over time.
• Fluctuation Endpoint: Retrieve information about how currencies fluctuate on a day-to-day basis. This endpoint helps in understanding market volatility.
• Carat Endpoint: Get information about gold rates by carat. This is particularly useful for jewelers and those in the luxury goods market.
• Lowest/Highest Price Endpoint: Query the API to get the lowest and highest prices for a specified date, aiding in market analysis.
• Open/High/Low/Close (OHLC) Price Endpoint: Access open, high, low, and close prices for a specific date, which is essential for traders looking to analyze market performance.
• Historical LME Endpoint: Access historical rates for LME symbols dating back to 2008, providing a long-term view of market trends.
• API Key: Your unique API key is required to access the API, ensuring secure and authorized usage.
• API Response: The API delivers exchange rates relative to USD by default, with all data returned in a structured JSON format.
• Available Endpoints: The Metals-API includes 14 different endpoints, each offering unique functionalities tailored to various use cases.
• Supported Symbols Endpoint: This constantly updated endpoint returns all available currencies, ensuring developers have access to the latest information.

List of Symbols

The Metals-API provides access to a comprehensive range of metal symbols. For a complete list of all supported symbols and their specifications, refer to the Metals-API Supported Symbols page. This resource is essential for developers looking to integrate specific metals into their applications.

API Endpoint Examples and Responses

Understanding the API's response structure is crucial for effective implementation. Below are examples of various endpoints and their responses:

Latest Rates Endpoint

Get real-time exchange rates for all available metals.

{
"success": true,
"timestamp": 1780186129,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2026-05-31",
"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

Access historical exchange rates for any date since 1999.

{
"success": true,
"timestamp": 1780099729,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2026-05-30",
"rates": {
"XAU": 0.000485,
"XAG": 0.03825,
"XPT": 0.000915,
"XPD": 0.000748
},
"unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Time-Series Endpoint

Get exchange rates for a specific time period.

{
"success": true,
"timeseries": true,
"start_date": "2026-05-24",
"end_date": "2026-05-31",
"base": "USD",
"rates": {
"2026-05-24": {
"XAU": 0.000485,
"XAG": 0.03825,
"XPT": 0.000915
},
"2026-05-26": {
"XAU": 0.000483,
"XAG": 0.0382,
"XPT": 0.000913
},
"2026-05-31": {
"XAU": 0.000482,
"XAG": 0.03815,
"XPT": 0.000912
}
},
"unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Convert Endpoint

Convert any amount from one metal to another or to/from USD.

{
"success": true,
"query": {
"from": "USD",
"to": "XAU",
"amount": 1000
},
"info": {
"timestamp": 1780186129,
"rate": 0.000482
},
"result": 0.482,
"unit": "troy ounces"
}

Fluctuation Endpoint

Track rate fluctuations between two dates.

{
"success": true,
"fluctuation": true,
"start_date": "2026-05-24",
"end_date": "2026-05-31",
"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) Endpoint

Get OHLC data for a specific time period.

{
"success": true,
"timestamp": 1780186129,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2026-05-31",
"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

Get current bid and ask prices for metals.

{
"success": true,
"timestamp": 1780186129,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2026-05-31",
"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

In conclusion, the Metals-API provides a comprehensive suite of tools for developers looking to access real-time and historical data for metals, including the Falkland Pound. With its various endpoints, developers can build applications that require accurate pricing information, historical data analysis, and currency conversion. By leveraging the capabilities of the Metals-API, businesses can stay ahead in the rapidly evolving metal markets.

For more information on how to implement these features, visit the Metals-API Documentation, explore the Metals-API Supported Symbols, and check out the Metals-API Website for further resources. Embrace the future of metal pricing with the innovative solutions offered by the Metals-API.