Get live updates for Silver Nov 2025 (SIX25) prices using this API
Get Live Updates for Silver Nov 2025 (SIX25) Prices Using This API
In the ever-evolving world of commodities trading, staying updated with real-time data is crucial for making informed decisions. For developers and traders interested in Silver (XAG), the Metals-API provides a robust solution to access live updates and historical data. This blog post will delve into the features of the Metals-API, its capabilities, and how it can empower developers to create innovative applications that leverage real-time metals data.
About Silver (XAG)
Silver, represented by the symbol XAG, is not only a precious metal but also a vital industrial commodity. Its applications range from electronics to solar panels, making it an essential component in various manufacturing processes. The integration of technology in the production of silver has led to innovations that enhance efficiency and reduce waste. For instance, smart manufacturing techniques utilize data analytics to optimize the supply chain, ensuring that silver is sourced and utilized effectively.
In the digital market, silver prices are influenced by a myriad of factors including market demand, geopolitical events, and economic indicators. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for traders and investors. The Metals-API offers a comprehensive suite of tools to analyze these trends, providing developers with the necessary resources to build applications that can predict market movements and provide insights into silver pricing.
API Description
The Metals-API is a powerful tool designed to provide developers with real-time and historical data on various metals, including silver. With its innovative architecture, the API allows for seamless integration into applications, enabling users to access crucial data points that can drive decision-making processes. The API's capabilities extend beyond simple price retrieval; it empowers developers to create applications that can analyze trends, forecast prices, and even convert between different metals and currencies.
For detailed information on how to implement the API, developers can refer to the Metals-API Documentation, which provides comprehensive guidance on utilizing the API's features effectively.
Key Features and Endpoints
The Metals-API boasts a variety of endpoints that cater to different needs. Hereβs a closer look at some of the key features:
- Latest Rates Endpoint: This endpoint provides real-time exchange rate data for silver and other metals. Depending on your subscription plan, updates can occur every 60 minutes or even every 10 minutes, ensuring that you have the most current information at your fingertips.
- Historical Rates Endpoint: Access historical rates dating back to 2019. This feature allows you to analyze past trends and make informed predictions about future price movements. By appending a specific date to your query, you can retrieve historical data for any desired timeframe.
- Bid and Ask Endpoint: This powerful feature enables you to retrieve real-time bid and ask prices for silver. Understanding the bid-ask spread is crucial for traders looking to optimize their buying and selling strategies.
- Convert Endpoint: The API includes a currency conversion feature, allowing you to convert any amount from one metal to another or to/from USD. This is particularly useful for traders dealing in multiple currencies.
- Time-Series Endpoint: This endpoint allows you to query the API for daily historical rates between two dates of your choice, providing a comprehensive view of price movements over time.
- Fluctuation Endpoint: Track how silver prices fluctuate on a day-to-day basis. This endpoint provides insights into market volatility, helping traders make timely decisions.
- Carat Endpoint: Retrieve information about gold rates by carat, which can be useful for jewelers and traders dealing in precious metals.
- Lowest/Highest Price Endpoint: Query the API to get the lowest and highest price of silver for a specified date, allowing for better market analysis.
- Open/High/Low/Close (OHLC) Price Endpoint: This endpoint provides detailed OHLC data for silver, which is essential for technical analysis and trading strategies.
- 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 essential for accessing the API. It 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, ensuring consistency in data interpretation.
- Supported Symbols Endpoint: This endpoint provides a constantly updated list of all available currencies and metals, ensuring you have access to the latest symbols.
- News Endpoint: Stay updated with the latest news articles related to various metals, which can influence market dynamics.
For a complete list of all supported symbols and their specifications, refer to the Metals-API Supported Symbols page.
API Endpoint Examples and Responses
Understanding how to interact with the Metals-API is crucial for effective implementation. Below are examples of various API endpoints and their expected responses:
Latest Rates Endpoint
Get real-time exchange rates for all available metals.
{
"success": true,
"timestamp": 1764212448,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2025-11-27",
"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
Access historical exchange rates for any date since 1999.
{
"success": true,
"timestamp": 1764126048,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2025-11-26",
"rates": {
"XAU": 0.000485,
"XAG": 0.03825,
"XPT": 0.000915,
"XPD": 0.000748
},
"unit": "per troy ounce"
}
Time-series Endpoint
Get exchange rates for a specific time period.
{
"success": true,
"timeseries": true,
"start_date": "2025-11-20",
"end_date": "2025-11-27",
"base": "USD",
"rates": {
"2025-11-20": {
"XAU": 0.000485,
"XAG": 0.03825,
"XPT": 0.000915
},
"2025-11-22": {
"XAU": 0.000483,
"XAG": 0.0382,
"XPT": 0.000913
},
"2025-11-27": {
"XAU": 0.000482,
"XAG": 0.03815,
"XPT": 0.000912
}
},
"unit": "per troy ounce"
}
Convert Endpoint
Convert any amount from one metal to another or to/from USD.
{
"success": true,
"query": {
"from": "USD",
"to": "XAU",
"amount": 1000
},
"info": {
"timestamp": 1764212448,
"rate": 0.000482
},
"result": 0.482,
"unit": "troy ounces"
}
Fluctuation Endpoint
Track rate fluctuations between two dates.
{
"success": true,
"fluctuation": true,
"start_date": "2025-11-20",
"end_date": "2025-11-27",
"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
Get OHLC data for a specific time period.
{
"success": true,
"timestamp": 1764212448,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2025-11-27",
"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
Get current bid and ask prices for metals.
{
"success": true,
"timestamp": 1764212448,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2025-11-27",
"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
The Metals-API provides a comprehensive solution for developers looking to access real-time and historical data on silver and other metals. With its extensive range of endpoints, the API empowers users to create applications that can analyze market trends, track price fluctuations, and convert between different metals and currencies. By leveraging the capabilities of the Metals-API, developers can build innovative solutions that enhance trading strategies and provide valuable insights into the metals market.
For more information on how to get started with the Metals-API, visit the Metals-API Website and explore the Metals-API Documentation for detailed implementation guidance. Don't forget to check the Metals-API Supported Symbols page to familiarize yourself with the available metal symbols.