Access Gold UAE 22 k (XAUUAE22) Historical Prices through this API

Metals-API offers a powerful solution to access historical prices and current rates. This blog post will delve into the intricacies of accessing historical prices for Gold (XAU) through the Metals-API, exploring its capabilities, features, and the transformative potential it holds for developers and traders alike.

About Gold (XAU)

API Description

Metals-API is a comprehensive JSON API that provides access to real-time and historical data for various metals, including gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. This API empowers developers to create applications that can track market trends, analyze price movements, and make informed trading decisions. With a focus on innovation and technological advancement, the Metals-API is designed to meet the needs of modern traders and investors.

Key Features and Endpoints

Latest Rates Endpoint: This endpoint provides real-time exchange rate data for all available metals. Users can retrieve the latest rates based on their subscription plan, ensuring they have access to the most current information.
Historical Rates Endpoint: Users can query historical rates for most currencies dating back to 2019. By appending a specific date to the API request, developers can access valuable historical data for analysis.
Bid and Ask Endpoint: This powerful feature allows users to retrieve real-time bid and ask prices for metals. Understanding the bid-ask spread is crucial for traders looking to optimize their trading strategies.
Convert Endpoint: The Metals-API includes a currency conversion endpoint, enabling users to convert amounts between different metals or to/from USD. This feature is essential for traders operating in multiple currencies.
Time-Series Endpoint: This endpoint allows users to query daily historical rates between two specified dates. It is particularly useful for analyzing trends over specific periods.
Fluctuation Endpoint: Users can track how metal prices fluctuate on a day-to-day basis. This endpoint provides insights into market volatility and helps traders make informed decisions.
Carat Endpoint: This unique feature allows users to retrieve gold rates based on carat measurements, catering to jewelers and those interested in specific gold purity levels.
Lowest/Highest Price Endpoint: Users can query the API to get the lowest and highest prices for a specified date, providing insights into market extremes.
Open/High/Low/Close (OHLC) Price Endpoint: This endpoint provides open, high, low, and close prices for a specific date, allowing traders to analyze market performance comprehensively.
Historical LME Endpoint: Access historical rates for LME symbols dating back to 2008, enabling users to analyze long-term trends in the metals market.
API Key: Each user is assigned a unique API key, which must be included in requests to authenticate and authorize access to the API.
API Response: The Metals-API delivers exchange rates relative to USD by default, ensuring consistency in data interpretation.
Available Endpoints: The API provides a constantly updated list of available endpoints, ensuring users can access the latest features and functionalities.
Gold Price India Endpoint: Retrieve the latest gold price in India using the dedicated endpoint, catering to regional market needs.
News Endpoint: Stay informed with the latest news articles related to various metals, providing context and insights into market movements.

API Endpoint Examples and Responses

Latest Rates Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1749438075,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-06-09",
    "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": 1749351675,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-06-08",
    "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": "2025-06-02",
    "end_date": "2025-06-09",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "2025-06-02": {
            "XAU": 0.000485,
            "XAG": 0.03825,
            "XPT": 0.000915
        },
        "2025-06-04": {
            "XAU": 0.000483,
            "XAG": 0.0382,
            "XPT": 0.000913
        },
        "2025-06-09": {
            "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": 1749438075,
        "rate": 0.000482
    },
    "result": 0.482,
    "unit": "troy ounces"
}

Fluctuation Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "fluctuation": true,
    "start_date": "2025-06-02",
    "end_date": "2025-06-09",
    "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) Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1749438075,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-06-09",
    "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": 1749438075,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-06-09",
    "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

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Access Gold UAE 22 k (XAUUAE22) Historical Prices through this API