Get Accurate Aluminum - LME 3-month (ALU3M) Prices in Multiple Currencies with this API

Metals-API provides developers with the tools they need to access precise aluminum prices, specifically the LME 3-month (ALU3M) prices, in multiple currencies. This blog post will delve into how Metals-API empowers businesses through its innovative features, technological advancements, and the transformative potential of real-time metals data.

About Aluminum (XAL)

API Description

Metals-API is designed to provide developers with comprehensive access to real-time and historical metals data. This API enables the creation of next-generation applications that can transform how businesses interact with the metals market. With its robust capabilities, the Metals-API allows for seamless integration into various platforms, ensuring that users have the most accurate and timely information at their fingertips.

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. This feature is essential for businesses that need to track the latest aluminum prices in different currencies.
Historical Rates Endpoint: Access historical rates dating back to 2019, allowing businesses to analyze trends and make informed decisions based on past performance. By appending a date to the API request, users can retrieve specific historical data.
Bid and Ask Endpoint: This powerful feature provides real-time bid and ask prices for aluminum, enabling traders to make quick decisions based on current market conditions.
Convert Endpoint: Easily convert any amount from one currency to another, facilitating transactions and financial planning across different markets.
Time-Series Endpoint: Query the API for daily historical rates between two dates of your choice, providing insights into price movements over time.
Fluctuation Endpoint: Retrieve information about how aluminum prices fluctuate on a day-to-day basis, which is crucial for risk management and strategic planning.
Lowest/Highest Price Endpoint: This endpoint allows users to query the API to get the lowest and highest price of aluminum over a specified period, helping businesses identify optimal buying or selling points.
Open/High/Low/Close (OHLC) Price Endpoint: Access detailed OHLC data for aluminum prices, which is vital for technical analysis and market forecasting.
Historical LME Endpoint: Access historical rates for LME symbols dating back to 2008, providing a comprehensive view of market trends.
API Key: Your unique API key is required for authentication, ensuring secure access to the Metals-API.
API Response: Exchange rates delivered by the Metals-API are relative to USD by default, with all data returned in a structured JSON format.
Supported Symbols Endpoint: This constantly updated endpoint returns all available currencies and metal symbols, ensuring users have access to the latest information.
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": 1755561794,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-19",
    "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": 1755475394,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-18",
    "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": "2025-08-12",
    "end_date": "2025-08-19",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "2025-08-12": {
            "XAU": 0.000485,
            "XAG": 0.03825,
            "XPT": 0.000915
        },
        "2025-08-14": {
            "XAU": 0.000483,
            "XAG": 0.0382,
            "XPT": 0.000913
        },
        "2025-08-19": {
            "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": 1755561794,
        "rate": 0.000482
    },
    "result": 0.482,
    "unit": "troy ounces"
}

Fluctuation Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "fluctuation": true,
    "start_date": "2025-08-12",
    "end_date": "2025-08-19",
    "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) Price Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1755561794,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-19",
    "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": 1755561794,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-19",
    "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 and currencies. Start harnessing the power of real-time metals data today with the Metals-API Website.

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Get Accurate Aluminum - LME 3-month (ALU3M) Prices in Multiple Currencies with this API