Get real-time Silver May 2025 (SIK26) prices using this API

Get Real-Time Silver May 2025 (SIK26) Prices Using This API

XAG. With the Metals-API, developers can seamlessly integrate real-time silver prices into their applications, enabling them to stay ahead in the market. This blog post will delve into the intricacies of silver, its markets, and how the Metals-API functions to provide valuable data.

Metals-API Information

About Silver (XAG)

XAG, is not just a precious metal; it plays a significant role in various industrial applications. From electronics to solar panels, silver's conductivity makes it an essential component in modern technology. As industries evolve, the demand for silver continues to grow, driven by innovation and the integration of smart manufacturing technologies.

API Description

Metals-API is a powerful tool that provides developers with real-time and historical data on various metals, including silver. This API is designed to empower developers to build next-generation applications that require accurate and timely metals data. With its innovative capabilities, the Metals-API allows users to access a wide range of endpoints that cater to different data needs.

Key Features and Endpoints

• Latest Rates Endpoint: Depending on your subscription plan, this endpoint returns real-time exchange rate data for silver and other metals, updated every 60 minutes or more frequently. This feature is crucial for traders who need the latest market information.
• Historical Rates Endpoint: Access historical rates for silver dating back to 2019. By appending a specific date to the API request, users can retrieve past prices, which is essential for trend analysis and forecasting.
• Bid And Ask Endpoint: This powerful feature allows users to retrieve real-time bid and ask prices for silver, providing insights into market liquidity and pricing strategies.
• Convert Endpoint: The conversion endpoint enables users to convert any amount of silver from one currency to another, facilitating transactions and financial analysis.
• Time-Series Endpoint: Users can query the API for daily historical rates between two chosen dates, allowing for comprehensive analysis of price movements over time.
• Fluctuation Endpoint: This endpoint provides information about how silver prices fluctuate on a day-to-day basis, helping traders understand market volatility.
• Carat Endpoint: Retrieve information about gold rates by carat, which can be useful for jewelers and investors in the gold market.
• Lowest/Highest Price Endpoint: Query the API to get the lowest and highest price of silver over a specified period, aiding in market analysis.
• Open/High/Low/Close (OHLC) Price Endpoint: This endpoint provides the open, high, low, and close prices for silver, essential for technical analysis.
• 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 required to access the Metals-API, ensuring secure and authorized usage.
• API Response: The API delivers exchange rates relative to USD by default, with all data returned in a structured JSON format.
• Available Endpoints: The Metals-API provides a comprehensive list of endpoints, each designed for specific functionalities.
• Supported Symbols Endpoint: This endpoint returns all available metal symbols, allowing users to stay updated on the latest offerings.
• Gold Price India Endpoint: Retrieve the latest gold price in India using this dedicated endpoint, catering to regional market needs.
• News Endpoint: Stay informed with the latest news articles related to various metals, helping users make informed decisions.

List of Symbols

Metals-API Supported Symbols page.

API Endpoint Examples and Responses

Latest Rates Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1753779617,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-07-29",
    "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": 1753693217,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-07-28",
    "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": "2025-07-22",
    "end_date": "2025-07-29",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "2025-07-22": {
            "XAU": 0.000485,
            "XAG": 0.03825,
            "XPT": 0.000915
        },
        "2025-07-24": {
            "XAU": 0.000483,
            "XAG": 0.0382,
            "XPT": 0.000913
        },
        "2025-07-29": {
            "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": 1753779617,
        "rate": 0.000482
    },
    "result": 0.482,
    "unit": "troy ounces"
}

Fluctuation Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "fluctuation": true,
    "start_date": "2025-07-22",
    "end_date": "2025-07-29",
    "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": 1753779617,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-07-29",
    "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": 1753779617,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-07-29",
    "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 an invaluable resource for developers looking to integrate real-time silver prices into their applications. With its comprehensive range of endpoints, the API provides the necessary tools to analyze market trends, track price fluctuations, and convert values across different currencies. By leveraging the capabilities of the Metals-API, developers can create innovative applications that cater to the evolving needs of the metals market.

Metals-API Documentation. To explore the full range of supported symbols, visit the Metals-API Supported Symbols page. By harnessing the power of real-time data, developers can stay ahead in the competitive landscape of commodities trading.