Access LME Lead (LME-LEAD) Historical Prices using this API for Your Projects

In today's fast-paced digital landscape, the demand for real-time data in the metal markets has never been greater. This is particularly true for Lead (LME-LEAD), a critical component in various industries, including batteries, construction, and radiation shielding. The ability to access historical prices and current market trends is essential for developers and businesses looking to make informed decisions. In this blog post, we will explore how to leverage the Metals-API to access historical prices for Lead and other metals, while also discussing the transformative potential of real-time metals data.

About Lead (LME-LEAD)

Lead, represented by the symbol LME-LEAD, is a versatile metal that plays a significant role in various applications. As industries continue to evolve, the digital transformation in metal markets has become increasingly important. Technological innovations and advancements are reshaping how we interact with metal data, allowing for enhanced data analytics and insights. The integration of smart technology into the metal markets is paving the way for future trends and possibilities, making it crucial for developers to stay ahead of the curve.

With the rise of data-driven decision-making, having access to accurate historical prices is vital. The Metals-API provides a comprehensive solution for developers looking to integrate metal price data into their applications. By utilizing this API, you can access a wealth of information about Lead and other metals, enabling you to build next-generation applications that leverage real-time data.

API Description

The Metals-API is designed to provide developers with easy access to metals prices and currency conversion data. This API empowers developers to create applications that require real-time and historical data, making it an invaluable tool in the metal markets. With its user-friendly interface and comprehensive documentation, the Metals-API allows for seamless integration into various projects.

One of the standout features of the Metals-API is its ability to deliver real-time exchange rate data. Depending on your subscription plan, the API's latest endpoint can return updated rates every 60 minutes, every 10 minutes, or even more frequently. This flexibility ensures that you have access to the most current data available, allowing you to make informed decisions based on the latest market trends.

Additionally, the Metals-API offers a historical rates endpoint, which provides access to historical prices dating back to 2019. This feature is particularly useful for developers looking to analyze trends over time or for businesses that require historical data for reporting purposes. By appending a specific date to your query, you can retrieve historical rates for Lead and other metals, enabling you to conduct thorough analyses.

Key Features and Endpoints

The Metals-API comes equipped with a variety of endpoints, each designed to serve different purposes. Here are some of the key features and endpoints that developers can utilize:

Latest Rates Endpoint: This endpoint provides real-time exchange rate data for all available metals. For example, you can retrieve the latest rates for Lead along with other metals like Gold (XAU) and Silver (XAG).
Historical Rates Endpoint: Access historical exchange rates for any date since 2019. This is particularly useful for analyzing market trends over time.
Bid and Ask Endpoint: Retrieve real-time bid and ask prices for metals, allowing you to understand the market dynamics better.
Convert Endpoint: This endpoint allows you to convert any amount from one metal to another or to/from USD, making it easy to work with different currencies.
Time-Series Endpoint: Query the API for daily historical rates between two dates of your choice, enabling you to analyze trends over specific periods.
Fluctuation Endpoint: Track how metals fluctuate on a day-to-day basis, providing insights into market volatility.
Open/High/Low/Close (OHLC) Price Endpoint: Get OHLC data for a specific time period, which is essential for technical analysis.
Historical LME Endpoint: Access historical rates for LME symbols, dating back to 2008, allowing for extensive historical analysis.
News Endpoint: Retrieve the latest news articles related to various metals, keeping you informed about market developments.

API Endpoint Examples and Responses

To illustrate the capabilities of the Metals-API, let's explore some example responses for various endpoints:

Latest Rates Endpoint

{
"success": true,
"timestamp": 1765155904,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2025-12-08",
"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"
}

This response shows the latest exchange rates for various metals, including Lead. The "rates" field provides the current price per troy ounce for each metal, allowing developers to integrate this data into their applications seamlessly.

Historical Rates Endpoint

{
"success": true,
"timestamp": 1765069504,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2025-12-07",
"rates": {
"XAU": 0.000485,
"XAG": 0.03825,
"XPT": 0.000915,
"XPD": 0.000748
},
"unit": "per troy ounce"
}

The historical rates endpoint allows you to retrieve prices for a specific date. This is particularly useful for conducting analyses over time and understanding how prices have changed.

Time-Series Endpoint

{
"success": true,
"timeseries": true,
"start_date": "2025-12-01",
"end_date": "2025-12-08",
"base": "USD",
"rates": {
"2025-12-01": {
"XAU": 0.000485,
"XAG": 0.03825,
"XPT": 0.000915
},
"2025-12-03": {
"XAU": 0.000483,
"XAG": 0.0382,
"XPT": 0.000913
},
"2025-12-08": {
"XAU": 0.000482,
"XAG": 0.03815,
"XPT": 0.000912
}
},
"unit": "per troy ounce"
}

This response provides daily historical rates between two specified dates, allowing developers to analyze trends and fluctuations over time.

Convert Endpoint

{
"success": true,
"query": {
"from": "USD",
"to": "XAU",
"amount": 1000
},
"info": {
"timestamp": 1765155904,
"rate": 0.000482
},
"result": 0.482,
"unit": "troy ounces"
}

The convert endpoint allows you to convert an amount from one metal to another or to/from USD. This is particularly useful for applications that require currency conversion functionality.

Fluctuation Endpoint

{
"success": true,
"fluctuation": true,
"start_date": "2025-12-01",
"end_date": "2025-12-08",
"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"
}

This endpoint tracks rate fluctuations between two dates, providing valuable insights into market volatility and price changes over time.

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

{
"success": true,
"timestamp": 1765155904,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2025-12-08",
"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"
}

The OHLC endpoint provides open, high, low, and close prices for a specific time period, which is essential for technical analysis and understanding market trends.

Bid/Ask Endpoint

{
"success": true,
"timestamp": 1765155904,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2025-12-08",
"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"
}

This endpoint provides current bid and ask prices for metals, allowing developers to understand market dynamics and make informed trading decisions.

Conclusion

Accessing historical prices for Lead (LME-LEAD) and other metals has never been easier, thanks to the capabilities offered by the Metals-API. By utilizing this API, developers can integrate real-time and historical data into their applications, enabling them to make data-driven decisions and stay ahead in the competitive metal markets.

The API's extensive features, including the latest rates, historical rates, bid and ask prices, and more, provide a comprehensive toolkit for developers looking to harness the power of metals data. As industries continue to evolve and the demand for accurate data increases, the Metals-API stands out as a transformative solution for accessing and analyzing metal prices.

For more information on how to get started, refer to the Metals-API Documentation and explore the Metals-API Supported Symbols to find the data you need for your projects. Embrace the future of metal markets with the power of real-time data at your fingertips.

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Access LME Lead (LME-LEAD) Historical Prices using this API for Your Projects