Get Delhi Silver (XAG-DELH) price data for your applications using this API

Get Delhi Silver (XAG-DELH) Price Data for Your Applications Using This API

Metals-API offers a robust solution. Specifically, the Silver (XAG) market presents unique opportunities for innovation and application development. This blog post delves into the intricacies of the Silver market, the transformative capabilities of the Metals-API, and how developers can leverage this powerful tool to enhance their applications.

Metals-API Information

About Silver (XAG)

XAG, is not just a precious metal; it is a critical component in various industrial applications. From electronics to solar panels, silver's conductivity and reflectivity make it indispensable in modern manufacturing. As industries continue to innovate, the demand for silver is expected to rise, making real-time pricing data essential for businesses and developers alike.

API Description

Metals-API is designed to empower developers by providing access to real-time metals data, including silver prices. This API is not just a data source; it is a transformative tool that enables the creation of next-generation applications. With its innovative features, the Metals-API allows developers to build solutions that can analyze market trends, track price fluctuations, and even convert currencies seamlessly.

Metals-API Documentation. Here, you will find comprehensive guides on how to utilize the various endpoints effectively.

Key Features and Endpoints

• Latest Rates Endpoint: Depending on your subscription plan, this endpoint provides real-time exchange rate data for silver and other metals. Rates are updated every 60 minutes, every 10 minutes, or in real-time, allowing developers to access the most current data available.
• Historical Rates Endpoint: Access historical rates for silver dating back to 2019. This feature is crucial for developers looking to analyze trends over time. By appending a specific date to the API call, users can retrieve past rates and make informed predictions.
• Bid and Ask Endpoint: This powerful feature allows developers to retrieve real-time bid and ask prices for silver. Understanding the bid-ask spread is essential for traders and investors looking to make informed decisions.
• Convert Endpoint: The Metals-API includes a currency conversion endpoint, enabling users to convert any amount of silver from one currency to another. This is particularly useful for international transactions.
• Time-Series Endpoint: Developers can query the API for daily historical rates between two dates of their choice. This feature is beneficial for analyzing price movements over specific periods.
• Fluctuation Endpoint: Track how silver prices fluctuate on a day-to-day basis. This endpoint provides valuable insights into market volatility, helping developers create applications that can alert users to significant changes.
• Carat Endpoint: Retrieve information about gold rates by carat. This feature is particularly useful for jewelers and businesses dealing with precious metals.
• Lowest/Highest Price Endpoint: Query the API to get the lowest and highest price of silver over a specified period. This data is essential for traders looking to identify market trends.
• Open/High/Low/Close (OHLC) Price Endpoint: Access open, high, low, and close prices for silver over a specific time period. This data is crucial for technical analysis.
• Historical LME Endpoint: Access historical rates for LME symbols dating back to 2008. This endpoint is valuable for developers needing long-term data for analysis.
• API Key: Your unique API key is required to access the Metals-API. This key must be included in the API base URL's access_key parameter to authenticate your requests.
• API Response: The API delivers exchange rates relative to USD by default. All data is returned in JSON format, making it easy to integrate into applications.
• Available Endpoints: The Metals-API comes with a comprehensive list of endpoints, each providing different functionalities. For a complete list, refer to the Metals-API Supported Symbols.
• Gold Price India Endpoint: Retrieve the latest gold price in India using the dedicated endpoint, which can be beneficial for users interested in gold as well.
• News Endpoint: Stay updated with the latest news articles related to various metals, including silver, through the Metals-API news endpoint.

List of Symbols

Symbols page.

API Endpoint Examples and Responses

Latest Rates Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1746680497,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-05-08",
    "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": 1746594097,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-05-07",
    "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": "2025-05-01",
    "end_date": "2025-05-08",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "2025-05-01": {
            "XAU": 0.000485,
            "XAG": 0.03825,
            "XPT": 0.000915
        },
        "2025-05-03": {
            "XAU": 0.000483,
            "XAG": 0.0382,
            "XPT": 0.000913
        },
        "2025-05-08": {
            "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": 1746680497,
        "rate": 0.000482
    },
    "result": 0.482,
    "unit": "troy ounces"
}

Fluctuation Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "fluctuation": true,
    "start_date": "2025-05-01",
    "end_date": "2025-05-08",
    "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": 1746680497,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-05-08",
    "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": 1746680497,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-05-08",
    "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 is a powerful tool for developers looking to integrate real-time silver pricing data into their applications. With features such as the latest rates, historical data, and various endpoints for conversion and fluctuation tracking, the API provides a comprehensive solution for accessing precious metals data. By leveraging this API, developers can create innovative applications that not only track prices but also analyze market trends and optimize supply chains.

Metals-API Website and explore the extensive Metals-API Documentation for detailed implementation guides. Don't forget to check the Metals-API Supported Symbols page for a complete list of available metal symbols.