Find Zinc - LME 3-month (ZNC3M) Historical Prices through this API

Metals-API provides a powerful solution for developers and analysts looking to access real-time and historical data for various metals, including Zinc. This blog post will delve into the capabilities of the Metals-API, focusing on how to retrieve historical prices for Zinc and explore the broader implications of digital transformation in the metal markets.

About Zinc (XZN)

Technological Innovation and Advancement

Historical Rates Endpoint allows users to query historical prices for Zinc dating back to 2019. By appending a specific date to the API request, developers can retrieve valuable insights into price trends over time, helping them make strategic decisions based on historical performance.

Data Analytics and Insights

Time-Series Endpoint enables users to obtain daily historical rates between two specified dates. This feature is essential for identifying patterns and trends in Zinc prices, allowing analysts to make data-driven predictions.

Fluctuation Endpoint offers insights into how Zinc prices fluctuate over time. By tracking rate changes between two dates, users can assess market volatility and adjust their strategies accordingly. This level of detail empowers developers to create applications that provide real-time alerts and notifications based on price movements.

Smart Technology Integration

Convert Endpoint allows users to convert amounts from one metal to another or to/from USD seamlessly. This functionality is particularly useful for businesses operating in multiple currencies, as it simplifies financial transactions and reporting.

Bid and Ask Endpoint provides real-time bid and ask prices for Zinc, enabling traders to make informed decisions based on current market conditions. This feature is crucial for executing trades at optimal prices, minimizing risks associated with price fluctuations.

Future Trends and Possibilities

Open/High/Low/Close (OHLC) Price Endpoint to obtain detailed price information for Zinc over specific periods. This data is invaluable for technical analysis, allowing traders to identify entry and exit points based on historical price movements.

API Description

Metals-API Documentation, which outlines the various endpoints, their functionalities, and usage examples.

Key Features and Endpoints

• Latest Rates Endpoint: Depending on your subscription plan, this endpoint returns real-time exchange rate data updated every 60 minutes, every 10 minutes, or even more frequently.
• Historical Rates Endpoint: Access historical rates for most metals dating back to 2019. This endpoint allows users to query historical prices by appending a specific date.
• Bid And Ask Endpoint: Retrieve real-time bid and ask prices for metals, providing traders with critical information for executing trades.
• Convert Endpoint: Convert any amount from one metal to another or to/from USD, simplifying financial transactions.
• Time-Series Endpoint: Query the API for daily historical rates between two dates of your choice, enabling detailed trend analysis.
• Fluctuation Endpoint: Retrieve information about how Zinc prices fluctuate on a day-to-day basis, helping traders assess market volatility.
• Open/High/Low/Close (OHLC) Price Endpoint: Get detailed price information for Zinc over specific periods, essential for technical analysis.
• Historical LME Endpoint: Access historical rates for LME symbols dating back to 2008, providing a long-term view of market trends.
• API Key: Your unique API key is required to access the API, ensuring secure and authorized usage.
• API Response: Exchange rates are delivered relative to USD by default, with all data returned in a structured JSON format.
• Supported Symbols Endpoint: Access a constantly updated list of all available metals and their specifications.
• News Endpoint: Retrieve the latest news articles related to various metals, keeping users informed about market developments.

API Endpoint Examples and Responses

Latest Rates Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1748650385,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-05-31",
    "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": 1748563985,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-05-30",
    "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": "2025-05-24",
    "end_date": "2025-05-31",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "2025-05-24": {
            "XAU": 0.000485,
            "XAG": 0.03825,
            "XPT": 0.000915
        },
        "2025-05-26": {
            "XAU": 0.000483,
            "XAG": 0.0382,
            "XPT": 0.000913
        },
        "2025-05-31": {
            "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": 1748650385,
        "rate": 0.000482
    },
    "result": 0.482,
    "unit": "troy ounces"
}

Fluctuation Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "fluctuation": true,
    "start_date": "2025-05-24",
    "end_date": "2025-05-31",
    "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": 1748650385,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-05-31",
    "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": 1748650385,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-05-31",
    "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.