Access Visakhapatnam Gold 22k (VISA-22k) Historical Prices via Metals-API

Access Visakhapatnam Gold 22k (VISA-22k) Historical Prices via Metals-API

Metals-API Information

About Gold (XAU)

API Description

Metals-API Website and explore the Metals-API Documentation for detailed guidance on implementation.

Key Features and Endpoints

• Latest Rates Endpoint: This endpoint provides real-time exchange rate data for metals, updated based on your subscription plan. Depending on the plan, updates can occur every 60 minutes or every 10 minutes, ensuring you have the most current information at your fingertips.
• Historical Rates Endpoint: Access historical rates for most currencies dating back to 2019. By appending a specific date to your query, you can retrieve past prices for gold and other metals, allowing for in-depth analysis of market trends over time.
• Bid And Ask Endpoint: This powerful feature enables you to retrieve real-time bid and ask prices for metals, providing insights into market liquidity and pricing dynamics.
• Convert Endpoint: Easily convert any amount from one metal to another or to/from USD. This endpoint simplifies the process of understanding the value of metals in different currencies.
• Time-Series Endpoint: Query the API for daily historical rates between two dates of your choice. This is particularly useful for analyzing price trends over specific periods.
• Fluctuation Endpoint: Track how currencies fluctuate on a day-to-day basis, providing insights into market volatility and price movements.
• Carat Endpoint: Retrieve information about gold rates by carat, allowing for precise calculations based on the purity of gold.
• Lowest/Highest Price Endpoint: Query the API to get the lowest and highest prices for a specified date, which can be crucial for understanding market extremes.
• Open/High/Low/Close (OHLC) Price Endpoint: Access open, high, low, and close prices for a specific date, providing a comprehensive view of market activity.
• Historical LME Endpoint: Access historical rates for LME symbols dating back to 2008, allowing for extensive historical analysis.
• API Key: Your unique API key is essential for accessing the API. It must be included in the API base URL's access_key parameter for authentication.
• API Response: The exchange rates delivered by the Metals-API are relative to USD by default, ensuring consistency in data interpretation.
• Available Endpoints: The API provides a constantly updated list of all available currencies, ensuring you have access to the latest data.
• Gold Price India Endpoint: Retrieve the latest gold price in India using this dedicated endpoint, which is particularly useful for traders in the Indian market.
• News Endpoint: Stay updated with the latest news articles related to various metals, providing context and insights into market movements.

List of Symbols

Metals-API Supported Symbols page.

API Endpoint Examples and Responses

Latest Rates Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1744945346,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-04-18",
    "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": 1744858946,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-04-17",
    "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": "2025-04-11",
    "end_date": "2025-04-18",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "2025-04-11": {
            "XAU": 0.000485,
            "XAG": 0.03825,
            "XPT": 0.000915
        },
        "2025-04-13": {
            "XAU": 0.000483,
            "XAG": 0.0382,
            "XPT": 0.000913
        },
        "2025-04-18": {
            "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": 1744945346,
        "rate": 0.000482
    },
    "result": 0.482,
    "unit": "troy ounces"
}

Fluctuation Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "fluctuation": true,
    "start_date": "2025-04-11",
    "end_date": "2025-04-18",
    "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": 1744945346,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-04-18",
    "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": 1744945346,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-04-18",
    "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

Metals-API Documentation and the Metals-API Supported Symbols page for a complete list of available symbols. The future of trading in precious metals is here, and the Metals-API is your gateway to unlocking its full potential.