Explore Faridabad Gold 24k (FARI-24k) Historical Pricing Data through Metals-API

Introduction

XAU. This blog post will explore how to access and analyze historical pricing data for Faridabad Gold 24k (FARI-24k) using the Metals-API. With its innovative features and real-time data capabilities, Metals-API empowers developers to create applications that can analyze market trends and provide insights into gold pricing.

About Gold (XAU)

Digital Transformation in Precious Metals

Data Analytics and Market Insights

Historical Rates Endpoint allows users to query historical prices dating back to 2019, providing a comprehensive view of price movements.

Technology Integration in Trading

Latest Rates Endpoint, which provides up-to-date exchange rate data for gold and other metals. This integration allows traders to make timely decisions based on the latest market information.

Innovation in Price Discovery

Time-Series Endpoint, developers can access daily historical rates for gold between two specified dates. This feature enables users to analyze price trends over specific periods, facilitating better investment decisions.

Digital Asset Solutions

Convert Endpoint allows users to convert amounts between different metals or currencies, making it easier to manage investments in a diverse portfolio.

API Description

Key Features and Endpoints

• Latest Rates Endpoint: Depending on your subscription plan, this endpoint returns real-time exchange rate data for gold and other metals, updated every 60 minutes, every 10 minutes, or even more frequently.
• Historical Rates Endpoint: Access historical rates for most currencies dating back to 2019. By appending a specific date to the API request, users can retrieve past pricing data.
• Bid and Ask Endpoint: This feature enables users to retrieve real-time bid and ask prices for gold, providing insights into market liquidity and pricing dynamics.
• Convert Endpoint: This endpoint allows users to convert any amount from one currency to another, facilitating transactions across different markets.
• Time-Series Endpoint: Users can query the API for daily historical rates between two dates, enabling detailed analysis of price movements over time.
• Fluctuation Endpoint: This feature provides information about how gold prices fluctuate on a day-to-day basis, helping traders understand market volatility.
• Carat Endpoint: Retrieve information about gold rates by carat, allowing for precise valuation of gold jewelry and other items.
• Lowest/Highest Price Endpoint: Query the API to get the lowest and highest price of gold for a specified date, aiding in market analysis.
• Open/High/Low/Close (OHLC) Price Endpoint: This endpoint provides the open, high, low, and close prices for gold, essential for technical analysis.
• Historical LME Endpoint: Access historical rates for LME symbols dating back to 2008, providing a broader context for market analysis.
• API Key: Your unique API key is required to access the API, ensuring secure and authorized usage.
• API Response: The Metals-API delivers exchange rates relative to USD by default, with all data returned in a structured JSON format.
• Supported Symbols Endpoint: This endpoint provides a constantly updated list of all available currencies and metals, ensuring users have access to the latest information.
• Gold Price India Endpoint: Retrieve the latest gold price in India using this dedicated endpoint, catering to a specific market need.
• News Endpoint: Stay updated with the latest news articles related to various metals, providing context for market movements.

API Endpoint Examples and Responses

Latest Rates Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1744678992,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-04-15",
    "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": 1744592592,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-04-14",
    "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": "2025-04-08",
    "end_date": "2025-04-15",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "2025-04-08": {
            "XAU": 0.000485,
            "XAG": 0.03825,
            "XPT": 0.000915
        },
        "2025-04-10": {
            "XAU": 0.000483,
            "XAG": 0.0382,
            "XPT": 0.000913
        },
        "2025-04-15": {
            "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": 1744678992,
        "rate": 0.000482
    },
    "result": 0.482,
    "unit": "troy ounces"
}

Fluctuation Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "fluctuation": true,
    "start_date": "2025-04-08",
    "end_date": "2025-04-15",
    "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": 1744678992,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-04-15",
    "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": 1744678992,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-04-15",
    "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 explore the Metals-API Supported Symbols for a complete list of available metals. Visit the Metals-API Website to learn more about the features and capabilities of this powerful API.