Fetch Historical Prices of High Grade Copper Dec 2025 (HGZ25) - Per Pound using this API

Introduction

HGZ25, which is a critical component in various industries, including construction and electronics. To effectively track and analyze historical prices of high-grade copper per pound, developers can leverage the capabilities of the Metals-API. This powerful API provides a suite of tools designed to deliver real-time and historical data, enabling developers to create innovative applications that can transform how market data is accessed and utilized.

About Copper (XCU)

XCU, is one of the most widely used metals in the world. Its excellent conductivity makes it indispensable in electrical applications, while its malleability and resistance to corrosion add to its versatility. As industries increasingly embrace digital transformation, the integration of smart technologies and data analytics into metal markets is becoming more prevalent. This shift not only enhances operational efficiencies but also provides deeper insights into market trends and price fluctuations.

Digital Transformation in Metal Markets

Metals-API Documentation, developers can seamlessly integrate these capabilities into their applications, ensuring they remain competitive in a fast-paced market.

Technological Innovation and Advancement

Time-Series Endpoint allows users to query daily historical rates between two specified dates, enabling comprehensive analysis of price trends over time.

Data Analytics and Insights

Historical Rates Endpoint provides access to historical exchange rates for various metals, dating back to 2019. This feature allows users to analyze price movements and make informed decisions based on past performance. For example, a developer can query the API for the historical price of copper on a specific date, gaining insights into market behavior and trends.

Smart Technology Integration

Convert Endpoint allows users to convert amounts from one metal to another or to/from USD, making it easier for traders to manage their portfolios. Additionally, the Fluctuation Endpoint provides information about how prices fluctuate on a day-to-day basis, enabling users to react swiftly to market changes.

Future Trends and Possibilities

Open/High/Low/Close (OHLC) Price Endpoint to gain insights into daily price movements, which can be instrumental in developing algorithms that predict future price trends based on historical data.

API Description

Key Features and Endpoints

• Latest Rates Endpoint: This endpoint provides real-time exchange rate data updated every 60 minutes, 10 minutes, or even more frequently, depending on the subscription plan. Developers can use this data to ensure their applications reflect the most current market conditions.
• Historical Rates Endpoint: Users can access historical rates for most currencies dating back to 2019. By appending a date to the API request, developers can retrieve historical prices for copper and other metals, facilitating in-depth market analysis.
• Bid And Ask Endpoint: This feature allows users to retrieve real-time bid and ask prices, providing insights into market liquidity and pricing dynamics.
• Convert Endpoint: The API includes a currency conversion feature, enabling users to convert amounts between different metals or to/from USD, which is essential for traders operating in multiple currencies.
• Time-Series Endpoint: This endpoint allows users to query for daily historical rates between two dates, making it easier to analyze trends over specific periods.
• Fluctuation Endpoint: Users can track how prices fluctuate between two dates, providing insights into market volatility and helping traders make informed decisions.
• Carat Endpoint: This feature allows users to retrieve information about gold rates by carat, which is particularly useful for jewelers and traders in the luxury goods market.
• Lowest/Highest Price Endpoint: This endpoint enables users to query for the lowest and highest prices of metals over a specified period, offering insights into market extremes.
• Open/High/Low/Close (OHLC) Price Endpoint: Users can access open, high, low, and close prices for a specific date, which is crucial for technical analysis.
• Historical LME Endpoint: This endpoint provides access to historical rates for LME symbols dating back to 2008, allowing for comprehensive analysis of market trends.
• API Key: Each user is assigned a unique API key that must be included in requests to authenticate access to the API.
• 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 provides a constantly updated list of all available currencies and metals, ensuring users have access to the latest information.
• Gold Price India Endpoint: This dedicated endpoint allows users to retrieve the latest gold prices in India, catering to a specific market segment.
• News Endpoint: Users can 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": 1755108027,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-13",
    "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": 1755021627,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-12",
    "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": "2025-08-06",
    "end_date": "2025-08-13",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "2025-08-06": {
            "XAU": 0.000485,
            "XAG": 0.03825,
            "XPT": 0.000915
        },
        "2025-08-08": {
            "XAU": 0.000483,
            "XAG": 0.0382,
            "XPT": 0.000913
        },
        "2025-08-13": {
            "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": 1755108027,
        "rate": 0.000482
    },
    "result": 0.482,
    "unit": "troy ounces"
}

Fluctuation Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "fluctuation": true,
    "start_date": "2025-08-06",
    "end_date": "2025-08-13",
    "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": 1755108027,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-13",
    "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": 1755108027,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-13",
    "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.