Discover Kolhapur Silver (KOLH-XAG) Historical Prices through this API
Discover Kolhapur Silver (KOLH-XAG) Historical Prices through this API
In the ever-evolving landscape of precious metals, silver (XAG) stands out not only for its intrinsic value but also for its diverse industrial applications. As a developer or a data analyst, accessing historical prices of silver can be crucial for market analysis, investment decisions, and understanding trends. This is where the Metals-API comes into play, offering a robust platform to retrieve real-time and historical data on silver and other metals.
About Silver (XAG)
Silver, represented by the symbol XAG, is not just a precious metal used in jewelry and coins; it plays a vital role in various industrial applications. From electronics to solar panels, silver's conductivity and reflectivity make it indispensable in modern technology. The integration of smart manufacturing and supply chain technology has further enhanced the demand for silver, making it a focal point for investors and developers alike.
In recent years, the digital market analysis of silver has gained traction, with developers leveraging real-time data to create applications that predict price movements and analyze market trends. The Metals-API provides a comprehensive solution for accessing this data, allowing developers to build next-generation applications that can transform how we interact with precious metals.
API Description
The Metals-API is designed to empower developers with real-time and historical data on various metals, including silver. Its capabilities extend beyond mere data retrieval; it enables the creation of innovative applications that can analyze trends, forecast prices, and provide insights into the metals market. The API's transformative potential lies in its ability to deliver accurate and timely data, which is essential for informed decision-making.
With a user-friendly interface and comprehensive documentation, the Metals-API allows developers to seamlessly integrate metals data into their applications. Whether you're building a trading platform, a market analysis tool, or a financial dashboard, the Metals-API provides the necessary resources to enhance your project.
Key Features and Endpoints
The Metals-API boasts a variety of endpoints that cater to different data needs. Here are some of the key features:
- Latest Rates Endpoint: Depending on your subscription plan, this endpoint returns real-time exchange rate data updated every 60 minutes or every 10 minutes. This feature is crucial for applications that require up-to-the-minute pricing information.
- 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 silver, enabling detailed market analysis.
- Bid And Ask Endpoint: This powerful feature allows you to retrieve real-time bid and ask prices for silver, providing insights into market liquidity and pricing dynamics.
- Convert Endpoint: The conversion endpoint enables you to convert any amount from one metal to another or to/from USD, facilitating easy calculations for traders and analysts.
- Time-Series Endpoint: Query the API for daily historical rates between two dates of your choice, allowing for comprehensive trend analysis over time.
- Fluctuation Endpoint: Track how silver prices fluctuate on a day-to-day basis, which is essential for understanding market volatility.
- Carat Endpoint: Retrieve information about gold rates by carat, which can be useful for applications focused on gold and silver jewelry.
- Lowest/Highest Price Endpoint: Query the API to get the lowest and highest prices for silver over a specified period, aiding in investment decisions.
- Open/High/Low/Close (OHLC) Price Endpoint: This endpoint provides open, high, low, and close prices for silver, which are critical for technical analysis.
- Historical LME Endpoint: Access historical rates for LME symbols dating back to 2008, which is beneficial for long-term market analysis.
- API Key: Your unique API key is essential for accessing the API's features, ensuring secure and authorized data retrieval.
- API Response: The API delivers exchange rates relative to USD, with all data returned in a structured JSON format for easy integration.
- Available Endpoints: The Metals-API offers 14 different endpoints, each providing unique functionalities tailored to various data needs.
- Supported Symbols Endpoint: This constantly updated endpoint returns all available currencies, ensuring you have access to the latest symbols.
- News Endpoint: Retrieve the latest news articles related to various metals, keeping you informed about market developments.
List of Symbols
The Metals-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. This resource is invaluable for developers looking to integrate specific metal data into their applications.
API Endpoint Examples and Responses
Understanding the API's response structure is crucial for effective integration. Below are examples of various endpoints and their corresponding JSON responses:
Latest Rates Endpoint
Get real-time exchange rates for all available metals.
{
"success": true,
"timestamp": 1765850490,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2025-12-16",
"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": 1765764090,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2025-12-15",
"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": "2025-12-09",
"end_date": "2025-12-16",
"base": "USD",
"rates": {
"2025-12-09": {
"XAU": 0.000485,
"XAG": 0.03825,
"XPT": 0.000915
},
"2025-12-11": {
"XAU": 0.000483,
"XAG": 0.0382,
"XPT": 0.000913
},
"2025-12-16": {
"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": 1765850490,
"rate": 0.000482
},
"result": 0.482,
"unit": "troy ounces"
}
Fluctuation Endpoint
Track rate fluctuations between two dates.
{
"success": true,
"fluctuation": true,
"start_date": "2025-12-09",
"end_date": "2025-12-16",
"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": 1765850490,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2025-12-16",
"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": 1765850490,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2025-12-16",
"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
Accessing historical prices for silver (XAG) through the Metals-API opens up a world of possibilities for developers and analysts alike. With its comprehensive set of features, including real-time rates, historical data, and various endpoints tailored for specific needs, the Metals-API is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to delve into the silver market.
By leveraging the capabilities of the Metals-API, you can create applications that not only track silver prices but also analyze trends, forecast future movements, and provide insights that can drive investment decisions. Whether you are building a trading platform, a market analysis tool, or simply seeking to understand the dynamics of silver pricing, the Metals-API equips you with the tools necessary for success.
For more information on how to get started, visit the Metals-API Documentation and explore the Metals-API Supported Symbols page to familiarize yourself with the available data. The future of metals data is here, and with the Metals-API, you can harness its power to transform your applications.