Get Silver Ask (XAG-ASK) Historical Prices using this API

Metals-API provides a robust solution for developers looking to access real-time and historical data for silver (XAG) and other metals. This blog post will delve into the various features of the Metals-API, focusing on how to retrieve historical prices for silver, while also exploring the broader context of silver's industrial applications and the technological advancements that facilitate this data access.

About Silver (XAG)

XAG, is not only a valuable precious metal but also plays a significant role in various industrial applications. From electronics to solar panels, silver's conductivity and reflective properties make it an essential component in modern technology. The demand for silver continues to grow as industries innovate and integrate smart manufacturing technologies, which rely heavily on precise and real-time data.

Metals-API, developers can create applications that provide insights into silver's market trends, enabling smarter decision-making.

API Description

Metals-API is a powerful tool designed for developers who need access to real-time and historical metals data. With its innovative features, the API empowers users to build next-generation applications that can analyze and visualize metal prices, including silver. The API is designed with a focus on technological advancement, allowing for seamless integration into various applications.

Metals-API Documentation, which outlines all available features and endpoints.

Key Features and Endpoints

Latest Rates Endpoint: This endpoint allows users to retrieve real-time exchange rate data for silver and other metals. Depending on the subscription plan, the data can be updated every 60 minutes or even more frequently.
Historical Rates Endpoint: Users can access historical rates for silver dating back to 2019. By appending a specific date to the API request, developers can obtain the price of silver on that date, which is invaluable for trend analysis.
Bid and Ask Endpoint: This feature provides real-time bid and ask prices for silver, allowing traders to make informed decisions based on current market conditions.
Convert Endpoint: The API includes a currency conversion feature, enabling users to convert amounts from one metal to another or to/from USD, facilitating easier financial calculations.
Time-Series Endpoint: This endpoint allows users to query the API for daily historical rates between two dates, making it easier to analyze trends over time.
Fluctuation Endpoint: Developers can track how silver prices fluctuate on a day-to-day basis, providing insights into market volatility.
Open/High/Low/Close (OHLC) Price Endpoint: This endpoint provides detailed price information, including the opening, highest, lowest, and closing prices for silver over a specified period.
Lowest/Highest Price Endpoint: Users can query the API to find the lowest and highest prices of silver for a given date, which is crucial for understanding market extremes.
Historical LME Endpoint: This endpoint provides access to historical rates for LME symbols, dating back to 2008, which is beneficial for users interested in long-term trends.
API Key: Each user is assigned a unique API key, which is necessary for accessing the API's features securely.
API Response: The API delivers exchange rates relative to USD by default, ensuring consistency in data interpretation.
Supported Symbols Endpoint: This endpoint returns a constantly updated list of all available metal symbols, including silver, gold, platinum, and palladium.
News Endpoint: Users can retrieve the latest news articles related to various metals, keeping them informed about market developments.

API Endpoint Examples and Responses

Latest Rates Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1746496946,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-05-06",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": 0.000482,
        "XAG": 0.03815,
        "XPT": 0.000912,
        "XPD": 0.000744
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

rates object contains the current price of silver (XAG) along with other metals, expressed in troy ounces. The timestamp indicates when the data was last updated.

Historical Rates Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1746410546,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-05-05",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": 0.000485,
        "XAG": 0.03825,
        "XPT": 0.000915,
        "XPD": 0.000748
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

date field indicates the date for which the prices are provided, while the rates object lists the prices of silver and other metals.

Time-Series Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timeseries": true,
    "start_date": "2025-04-29",
    "end_date": "2025-05-06",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "2025-04-29": {
            "XAU": 0.000485,
            "XAG": 0.03825,
            "XPT": 0.000915
        },
        "2025-05-01": {
            "XAU": 0.000483,
            "XAG": 0.0382,
            "XPT": 0.000913
        },
        "2025-05-06": {
            "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": 1746496946,
        "rate": 0.000482
    },
    "result": 0.482,
    "unit": "troy ounces"
}

Fluctuation Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "fluctuation": true,
    "start_date": "2025-04-29",
    "end_date": "2025-05-06",
    "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) Price Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1746496946,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-05-06",
    "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": 1746496946,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-05-06",
    "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 and businesses looking to access real-time and historical data for silver and other metals. By leveraging the various endpoints offered by the API, users can build applications that provide insights into market trends, facilitate trading decisions, and enhance operational efficiency in industries reliant on silver.

Metals-API Documentation and explore the comprehensive list of supported symbols at the Metals-API Supported Symbols.

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Get Silver Ask (XAG-ASK) Historical Prices using this API