Get Omani Rial (OMR) prices using this API

Get Omani Rial (OMR) Prices Using This API

In today's fast-paced financial landscape, having access to real-time data is crucial for developers and businesses alike. The Metals-API provides a powerful solution for obtaining Omani Rial (OMR) prices and other metal rates, enabling developers to create innovative applications that leverage real-time data. This blog post will explore the capabilities of the Metals-API, focusing on its features, endpoints, and the transformative potential of real-time metals data.

Metals-API Information

About Nickel (NI)

Nickel, represented by the symbol NI, is a vital metal in various industries, particularly in the production of stainless steel and batteries. As the world moves towards digital transformation, the metal markets are experiencing significant changes driven by technological innovation and advancement. The integration of smart technology and data analytics is reshaping how businesses operate within these markets.

With the rise of data analytics, companies can now gain insights into market trends, price fluctuations, and demand forecasts. This information is essential for making informed decisions, optimizing supply chains, and enhancing profitability. The future of the metal markets is likely to be characterized by increased automation, AI-driven analytics, and real-time data integration, which will empower businesses to respond swiftly to market changes.

API Description

The Metals-API is a comprehensive JSON API that provides access to real-time and historical metal prices, including the Omani Rial (OMR). This API is designed to empower developers to build next-generation applications that require accurate and timely data. By leveraging the capabilities of the Metals-API, developers can create applications that offer currency conversion, historical analysis, and real-time pricing information.

For more information on how to get started, visit the Metals-API Documentation. This resource provides detailed guidance on using the API effectively, including endpoint descriptions, parameter details, and response formats.

Key Features and Endpoints

The Metals-API offers a variety of endpoints that cater to different data needs. Here are some of the key features:

Latest Rates Endpoint

The Latest Rates Endpoint provides real-time exchange rate data for metals, updated every 60 minutes, every 10 minutes, or even more frequently, depending on your subscription plan. This endpoint is essential for applications that require up-to-the-minute pricing information.

{
"success": true,
"timestamp": 1769213413,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2026-01-24",
"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 rates dating back to 2019 by appending a specific date to the API request. This feature is invaluable for developers looking to analyze trends over time or for applications that require historical data for reporting purposes.

{
"success": true,
"timestamp": 1769127013,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2026-01-23",
"rates": {
"XAU": 0.000485,
"XAG": 0.03825,
"XPT": 0.000915,
"XPD": 0.000748
},
"unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Bid And Ask Endpoint

This powerful feature allows you to retrieve real-time bid and ask prices for metals, providing critical information for traders and financial analysts. Depending on your subscription plan, this endpoint can deliver precise pricing data that can be used for trading strategies.

{
"success": true,
"timestamp": 1769213413,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2026-01-24",
"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"
}

Convert Endpoint

The Convert Endpoint allows you to convert any amount from one metal to another or to/from USD. This feature is particularly useful for applications that require currency conversion capabilities.

{
"success": true,
"query": {
"from": "USD",
"to": "XAU",
"amount": 1000
},
"info": {
"timestamp": 1769213413,
"rate": 0.000482
},
"result": 0.482,
"unit": "troy ounces"
}

Time-Series Endpoint

The Time-Series Endpoint allows you to query the API for daily historical rates between two dates of your choice. This feature is essential for applications that need to analyze trends over specific periods.

{
"success": true,
"timeseries": true,
"start_date": "2026-01-17",
"end_date": "2026-01-24",
"base": "USD",
"rates": {
"2026-01-17": {
"XAU": 0.000485,
"XAG": 0.03825,
"XPT": 0.000915
},
"2026-01-19": {
"XAU": 0.000483,
"XAG": 0.0382,
"XPT": 0.000913
},
"2026-01-24": {
"XAU": 0.000482,
"XAG": 0.03815,
"XPT": 0.000912
}
},
"unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Fluctuation Endpoint

Using the Fluctuation Endpoint, you can retrieve information about how currencies fluctuate on a day-to-day basis. This is particularly useful for traders who need to monitor market volatility.

{
"success": true,
"fluctuation": true,
"start_date": "2026-01-17",
"end_date": "2026-01-24",
"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"
}

Open/High/Low/Close (OHLC) Price Endpoint

The OHLC Price Endpoint allows you to query the API to get the open, high, low, and close prices for a specific time period. This data is crucial for technical analysis and trading strategies.

{
"success": true,
"timestamp": 1769213413,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2026-01-24",
"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"
}

Historical LME Endpoint

The Historical LME Endpoint provides access to historical rates for LME symbols dating back to 2008. This endpoint is particularly useful for businesses involved in trading metals on the London Metal Exchange.

List of Symbols

The Metals-API provides access to a comprehensive range of metal symbols. For a complete list of all supported symbols and their specifications, refer to the Metals-API Supported Symbols page.

Conclusion

The Metals-API is a powerful tool for developers looking to access real-time and historical metal prices, including Omani Rial (OMR) rates. With its extensive range of endpoints, the API enables developers to create innovative applications that leverage real-time data for trading, analysis, and reporting. By utilizing features such as the Latest Rates Endpoint, Historical Rates Endpoint, and the Convert Endpoint, developers can build robust applications that meet the demands of today's fast-paced financial markets.

For more information on how to integrate the Metals-API into your applications, visit the Metals-API Website and explore the Metals-API Documentation for detailed guidance. Embrace the future of metal trading and data analytics with the Metals-API, and unlock the potential of real-time data in your applications.