Get High Grade Copper Jan 2025 (HGF26) Daily Historical Prices using this API

About Copper (XCU)

Metals-API Overview

Metals-API is a powerful tool designed to provide real-time and historical data for various metals, including copper. This API empowers developers to build applications that require precise metal pricing information, enabling them to make informed decisions based on accurate data. The API's capabilities extend beyond mere price retrieval; it offers a suite of features that can be leveraged for comprehensive market analysis.

Key Features of Metals-API

Latest Rates Endpoint: This endpoint provides real-time exchange rate data for metals, updated based on your subscription plan. Depending on the plan, updates can occur every 60 minutes or even more frequently.
Historical Rates Endpoint: Users can access historical rates dating back to 2019 by appending a specific date to the API request. This feature is essential for analyzing price trends over time.
Bid and Ask Endpoint: This feature allows users to retrieve real-time bid and ask prices, providing insights into the current market conditions.
Convert Endpoint: The API includes a currency conversion feature, enabling users to convert amounts between different metals or to/from USD seamlessly.
Time-Series Endpoint: This endpoint allows users to query daily historical rates between two specified dates, facilitating in-depth analysis of price movements.
Fluctuation Endpoint: Users can track how metal prices fluctuate over specific periods, providing valuable insights into market volatility.
Open/High/Low/Close (OHLC) Price Endpoint: This endpoint provides detailed OHLC data for specific time periods, essential for technical analysis.
Historical LME Endpoint: Access 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, which is required for authentication when making requests.
API Response: The API returns exchange rates relative to USD by default, ensuring consistency in data interpretation.
Supported Symbols Endpoint: This endpoint provides a constantly updated list of all available metal symbols, making it easy for developers to find the data they need.
News Endpoint: Stay updated with the latest news articles related to various metals, helping users stay informed about market developments.

Understanding API Responses

Latest Rates Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1753462883,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-07-25",
    "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": 1753376483,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-07-24",
    "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": "2025-07-18",
    "end_date": "2025-07-25",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "2025-07-18": {
            "XAU": 0.000485,
            "XAG": 0.03825,
            "XPT": 0.000915
        },
        "2025-07-20": {
            "XAU": 0.000483,
            "XAG": 0.0382,
            "XPT": 0.000913
        },
        "2025-07-25": {
            "XAU": 0.000482,
            "XAG": 0.03815,
            "XPT": 0.000912
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Practical Use Cases

Market Analysis: Analysts can use historical data to identify trends and make predictions about future price movements.
Investment Strategies: Investors can leverage real-time and historical data to inform their trading strategies, optimizing their portfolios based on market conditions.
Risk Management: Companies involved in metal trading can use fluctuation data to manage risks associated with price volatility.
Research and Development: Researchers can access comprehensive data for studies related to metal markets, contributing to academic and industry knowledge.

Common Developer Questions

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What are the rate limits for API requests?

How can I handle errors in API responses?

Performance Optimization and Best Practices

Batch Requests: If your application requires multiple data points, consider batching requests to minimize the number of API calls.
Cache Responses: Implement caching strategies to store frequently accessed data, reducing the need for repeated API calls.
Monitor Usage: Regularly monitor your API usage to stay within rate limits and avoid service interruptions.

Conclusion

Metals-API Documentation and explore the Metals-API Supported Symbols for a complete list of available metals. Visit the Metals-API Website to learn more about how this powerful tool can enhance your data-driven decision-making processes.

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Get High Grade Copper Jan 2025 (HGF26) Daily Historical Prices using this API