Explore Germanium (GER) Historical Prices via this API

Explore Germanium (GER) Historical Prices via this API

Metals-API, developers can seamlessly retrieve historical price data, enabling them to make informed decisions based on past trends. This blog post will delve into the capabilities of the Metals-API, focusing on how to access historical prices for Germanium and other metals, while also exploring the broader implications of digital transformation in metal markets.

Metals-API Information

About Germanium (GER)

Digital Transformation in Metal Markets

Technological Innovation and Advancement

Data Analytics and Insights

Smart Technology Integration

Future Trends and Possibilities

API Description

Key Features and Endpoints

• Latest Rates Endpoint: This endpoint returns real-time exchange rate data, ensuring that developers have access to the most current information.
• Historical Rates Endpoint: Users can access historical rates for most currencies dating back to 2019, allowing for in-depth analysis of price trends.
• Bid And Ask Endpoint: This feature enables users to retrieve real-time bid and ask prices, providing insights into market dynamics.
• Convert Endpoint: This endpoint allows for easy conversion between different metals and currencies, facilitating transactions.
• Time-Series Endpoint: Users can query for daily historical rates between two specified dates, enhancing trend analysis capabilities.
• Fluctuation Endpoint: This feature provides information about how prices fluctuate on a day-to-day basis, aiding in market analysis.
• Carat Endpoint: Users can retrieve information about gold rates by carat, which is particularly useful for jewelers and investors.
• Lowest/Highest Price Endpoint: This endpoint allows users to query for the lowest and highest prices over a specified period.
• Open/High/Low/Close (OHLC) Price Endpoint: Users can access open, high, low, and close prices for a specific time period, which is essential for technical analysis.
• Historical LME Endpoint: This endpoint provides access to historical rates for LME symbols dating back to 2008, offering a wealth of data for analysis.
• API Key: Each user is assigned a unique API key, which is required for accessing the API's features.
• API Response: The API delivers exchange rates relative to USD, ensuring consistency in data presentation.
• Available Endpoints: The Metals-API offers a variety of endpoints, each designed to fulfill specific data retrieval needs.
• Supported Symbols Endpoint: This endpoint provides a constantly updated list of all available currencies and metals.
• Gold Price India Endpoint: Users can retrieve the latest gold prices in India through this dedicated endpoint.
• News Endpoint: This feature allows users to access the latest news articles related to various metals, keeping them informed about market developments.

API Endpoint Examples and Responses

Latest Rates Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1755237718,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-15",
    "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": 1755151318,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-14",
    "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": "2025-08-08",
    "end_date": "2025-08-15",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "2025-08-08": {
            "XAU": 0.000485,
            "XAG": 0.03825,
            "XPT": 0.000915
        },
        "2025-08-10": {
            "XAU": 0.000483,
            "XAG": 0.0382,
            "XPT": 0.000913
        },
        "2025-08-15": {
            "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": 1755237718,
        "rate": 0.000482
    },
    "result": 0.482,
    "unit": "troy ounces"
}

Fluctuation Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "fluctuation": true,
    "start_date": "2025-08-08",
    "end_date": "2025-08-15",
    "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": 1755237718,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-15",
    "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": 1755237718,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-15",
    "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 comprehensive list of available metals.