Get Rhenium (RHENIUM) prices using this API

Get Rhenium (RHENIUM) Prices Using This API
Metals-API. This blog post will delve into the features of the Metals-API, its endpoints, and how it can transform the way we access and utilize metal pricing data.
Metals-API Information
About Rhenium (RHENIUM)
API Description
Metals-API is designed to provide developers with real-time and historical data on various metals, including Rhenium. Its capabilities extend beyond simple price retrieval; it offers a suite of features that enable developers to build next-generation applications. The API is built on a foundation of innovation, allowing for seamless integration of advanced data analytics and insights.
Key Features and Endpoints
- Latest Rates Endpoint: Depending on your subscription plan, this endpoint returns real-time exchange rate data updated every 60 minutes, every 10 minutes, or even more frequently. This feature is essential for applications that require up-to-the-minute pricing information.
- Historical Rates Endpoint: Access historical rates for most metals dating back to 2019. By appending a specific date to your query, you can retrieve past pricing data, which is invaluable for trend analysis and forecasting.
- Bid and Ask Endpoint: This powerful feature allows you to retrieve real-time bid and ask prices for Rhenium and other metals, providing insights into market liquidity and pricing dynamics.
- Convert Endpoint: The API includes a currency conversion endpoint, enabling users to convert any amount from one metal to another or to/from USD. This is particularly useful for applications that require multi-currency support.
- Time-Series Endpoint: Query the API for daily historical rates between two dates of your choice. This feature is crucial for analyzing trends over specific periods.
- Fluctuation Endpoint: Retrieve information about how metal prices fluctuate on a day-to-day basis. This endpoint is essential for understanding market volatility and making informed trading decisions.
- Carat Endpoint: Access information about gold rates by carat, which is particularly useful for jewelers and those in the luxury goods market.
- Lowest/Highest Price Endpoint: Query the API to get the lowest and highest prices for Rhenium over a specified period, aiding in price analysis and decision-making.
- Open/High/Low/Close (OHLC) Price Endpoint: This endpoint provides open, high, low, and close prices for a specific time period, allowing for comprehensive market analysis.
- Historical LME Endpoint: Access historical rates for LME symbols dating back to 2008, which is beneficial for users interested in long-term market trends.
- API Key: Your unique API key is required to access the API, ensuring secure and authorized usage.
- API Response: The Metals-API delivers exchange rates relative to USD by default, with all data returned in a structured JSON format.
- Supported Symbols Endpoint: This constantly updated endpoint returns all available metal symbols, allowing users to stay informed about the latest offerings.
- Gold Price India Endpoint: Retrieve the latest gold price in India using the dedicated endpoint, which is particularly useful for regional market analysis.
- News Endpoint: Stay updated with the latest news articles related to various metals, providing context and insights into market movements.
List of Symbols
Metals-API Supported Symbols page. This resource is invaluable for developers looking to integrate specific metals into their applications.
API Endpoint Examples and Responses
Latest Rates Endpoint
{
"success": true,
"timestamp": 1744333308,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2025-04-11",
"rates": {
"RHENIUM": 0.000482
},
"unit": "per troy ounce"
}
Historical Rates Endpoint
{
"success": true,
"timestamp": 1744246908,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2025-04-10",
"rates": {
"RHENIUM": 0.000485
},
"unit": "per troy ounce"
}
Time-series Endpoint
{
"success": true,
"timeseries": true,
"start_date": "2025-04-04",
"end_date": "2025-04-11",
"base": "USD",
"rates": {
"2025-04-04": {
"RHENIUM": 0.000485
},
"2025-04-11": {
"RHENIUM": 0.000482
}
},
"unit": "per troy ounce"
}
Convert Endpoint
{
"success": true,
"query": {
"from": "USD",
"to": "RHENIUM",
"amount": 1000
},
"info": {
"timestamp": 1744333308,
"rate": 0.000482
},
"result": 0.482,
"unit": "troy ounces"
}
Fluctuation Endpoint
{
"success": true,
"fluctuation": true,
"start_date": "2025-04-04",
"end_date": "2025-04-11",
"base": "USD",
"rates": {
"RHENIUM": {
"start_rate": 0.000485,
"end_rate": 0.000482,
"change": -3.0e-6,
"change_pct": -0.62
}
},
"unit": "per troy ounce"
}
OHLC (Open/High/Low/Close) Endpoint
{
"success": true,
"timestamp": 1744333308,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2025-04-11",
"rates": {
"RHENIUM": {
"open": 0.000485,
"high": 0.000487,
"low": 0.000481,
"close": 0.000482
}
},
"unit": "per troy ounce"
}
Bid/Ask Endpoint
{
"success": true,
"timestamp": 1744333308,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2025-04-11",
"rates": {
"RHENIUM": {
"bid": 0.000481,
"ask": 0.000483,
"spread": 2.0e-6
}
},
"unit": "per troy ounce"
}
Conclusion
Metals-API Documentation for detailed guides and resources. Additionally, explore the Metals-API Supported Symbols page to familiarize yourself with the various metal symbols available for integration. The Metals-API Website also offers a wealth of information to help you maximize the potential of this powerful API.