Access Iraqi Dinar (IQD) Exchange Rate JSON API Documentation

In today's rapidly evolving financial landscape, the ability to access real-time exchange rates is crucial for developers and businesses alike. The Metals-API provides a robust solution for retrieving exchange rates, including the Iraqi Dinar (IQD). This blog post will delve into the capabilities of the Metals-API, focusing on its innovative features, technical specifications, and practical applications for developers looking to integrate exchange rate data into their applications.

Metals-API Information

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API Description

The Metals-API is designed to empower developers with real-time metals data, enabling the creation of next-generation applications. With a focus on technological advancement, this API allows users to access a wealth of information about various metals, including their exchange rates against different currencies, including the Iraqi Dinar (IQD). The API's capabilities extend beyond mere data retrieval; it offers a platform for innovation in financial applications.

For more detailed information, refer to the Metals-API Documentation.

Key Features and Endpoints

The Metals-API offers a variety of endpoints that cater to different needs, each with unique functionalities that can be utilized in various applications. Here’s a breakdown of some key features:

Latest Rates Endpoint: Depending on your subscription plan, this endpoint returns real-time exchange rate data updated every 60 minutes, every 10 minutes, or even more frequently. This is particularly useful for applications that require up-to-the-minute accuracy in pricing.
Historical Rates Endpoint: Access historical rates for most currencies dating back to 2019. By appending a specific date (YYYY-MM-DD) to the endpoint, developers can retrieve past exchange rates, which is essential for trend analysis and forecasting.
Bid And Ask Endpoint: This powerful feature allows users to retrieve real-time Bid and Ask prices, providing insights into market conditions and helping traders make informed decisions.
Convert Endpoint: This endpoint enables currency conversion, allowing users to convert any amount from one currency to another, including conversions to and from the Iraqi Dinar (IQD).
Time-Series Endpoint: Query the API for daily historical rates between two dates of your choice, which is invaluable for analyzing trends over time.
Fluctuation Endpoint: Retrieve information about how currencies fluctuate on a day-to-day basis, helping users understand market volatility.
Carat Endpoint: Get information about Gold rates by Carat, which is particularly useful for jewelers and investors in precious metals.
Lowest/Highest Price Endpoint: This endpoint allows users to query the API to get the lowest and highest price of metals over a specified period.
Open/High/Low/Close (OHLC) Price Endpoint: Retrieve OHLC data for a specific time period, 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 comprehensive 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: With 14 API endpoints, each providing different functionalities, developers have a wide range of tools at their disposal.
Supported Symbols Endpoint: This constantly updated endpoint returns all available currencies, including the Iraqi Dinar (IQD), ensuring developers have access to the latest market data.
News Endpoint: Retrieve the latest news articles related to various metals, keeping users informed about market developments.

List of Symbols

The 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.

API Endpoint Examples and Responses

Latest Rates Endpoint

Get real-time exchange rates for all available metals:

{
"success": true,
"timestamp": 1775480937,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2026-04-06",
"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": 1775394537,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2026-04-05",
"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": "2026-03-30",
"end_date": "2026-04-06",
"base": "USD",
"rates": {
"2026-03-30": {
"XAU": 0.000485,
"XAG": 0.03825,
"XPT": 0.000915
},
"2026-04-01": {
"XAU": 0.000483,
"XAG": 0.0382,
"XPT": 0.000913
},
"2026-04-06": {
"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": 1775480937,
"rate": 0.000482
},
"result": 0.482,
"unit": "troy ounces"
}

Fluctuation Endpoint

Track rate fluctuations between two dates:

{
"success": true,
"fluctuation": true,
"start_date": "2026-03-30",
"end_date": "2026-04-06",
"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": 1775480937,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2026-04-06",
"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": 1775480937,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2026-04-06",
"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 offers a comprehensive and innovative solution for accessing real-time exchange rates, including those for the Iraqi Dinar (IQD). With its extensive range of endpoints, developers can leverage this API to create powerful applications that provide valuable insights into the metals market. By utilizing features such as the Latest Rates, Historical Rates, and Conversion endpoints, businesses can enhance their financial applications and make informed decisions based on accurate data.

For further exploration of the API's capabilities, developers are encouraged to visit the Metals-API Documentation and familiarize themselves with the available endpoints and their functionalities. Additionally, the Metals-API Supported Symbols page provides a complete list of all supported currencies, ensuring that developers have access to the latest market data.

As the financial landscape continues to evolve, integrating real-time data through APIs like Metals-API will be essential for staying competitive and responsive to market changes.

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Access Iraqi Dinar (IQD) Exchange Rate JSON API Documentation