Collect Vijayawada Gold 24k (VIJA-24k) Historical Prices via this API

Introduction

Vijayawada Gold 24k (VIJA-24k) symbol represents a significant asset in this domain. By leveraging the Metals-API, users can seamlessly retrieve historical prices and gain insights into market trends. This blog post delves into the intricacies of the Metals-API, focusing on how to effectively gather historical prices for gold and other precious metals.

About Gold (XAU)

XAU, has long been a symbol of wealth and a critical asset in financial markets. As digital transformation sweeps through various sectors, the precious metals market is no exception. The integration of technology in trading has revolutionized how investors access and analyze data. With the advent of data analytics, market insights have become more accessible, allowing traders to make informed decisions based on real-time information.

Metals-API Overview

Metals-API is a powerful tool designed to provide real-time and historical data on various metals, including gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. This API empowers developers to create applications that can fetch the latest rates, historical prices, and even perform conversions between different metals and currencies.

Key Features and Endpoints

Latest Rates Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1753452021,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-07-25",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": 0.000482,
        "XAG": 0.03815,
        "XPT": 0.000912,
        "XPD": 0.000744
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Historical Rates Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1753365621,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-07-24",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": 0.000485,
        "XAG": 0.03825,
        "XPT": 0.000915,
        "XPD": 0.000748
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Bid and Ask Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1753452021,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-07-25",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": {
            "bid": 0.000481,
            "ask": 0.000483,
            "spread": 2.0e-6
        },
        "XAG": {
            "bid": 0.0381,
            "ask": 0.0382,
            "spread": 0.0001
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Convert Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "query": {
        "from": "USD",
        "to": "XAU",
        "amount": 1000
    },
    "info": {
        "timestamp": 1753452021,
        "rate": 0.000482
    },
    "result": 0.482,
    "unit": "troy ounces"
}

Time-Series Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timeseries": true,
    "start_date": "2025-07-18",
    "end_date": "2025-07-25",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "2025-07-18": {
            "XAU": 0.000485,
            "XAG": 0.03825
        },
        "2025-07-20": {
            "XAU": 0.000483,
            "XAG": 0.0382
        },
        "2025-07-25": {
            "XAU": 0.000482,
            "XAG": 0.03815
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Fluctuation Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "fluctuation": true,
    "start_date": "2025-07-18",
    "end_date": "2025-07-25",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": {
            "start_rate": 0.000485,
            "end_rate": 0.000482,
            "change": -3.0e-6,
            "change_pct": -0.62
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

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

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1753452021,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-07-25",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": {
            "open": 0.000485,
            "high": 0.000487,
            "low": 0.000481,
            "close": 0.000482
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Lowest/Highest Price Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1753452021,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-07-25",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": {
            "lowest": 0.000481,
            "highest": 0.000487
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Historical LME Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1753452021,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-07-25",
    "rates": {
        "XCU": 0.294118,
        "XAL": 0.434783
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

API Key and Authentication

API Response Structure

Performance Considerations

Security Best Practices

Conclusion

Metals-API Documentation and explore the Metals-API Supported Symbols for a complete list of available metals. Embrace the future of precious metals trading with the innovative capabilities of the Metals-API.