Get Tungsten (TUNGSTEN) Historical Prices for Analysis with this API

Get Tungsten (TUNGSTEN) Historical Prices for Analysis with this API

Metals-API offers a robust solution. This blog post will delve into the capabilities of the Metals-API, focusing on how to obtain historical prices for Tungsten and explore the broader implications of digital transformation in metal markets.

Metals-API Information

About Tungsten (TUNGSTEN)

API Description

Key Features and Endpoints

• Latest Rates Endpoint: This endpoint provides real-time exchange rate data for Tungsten and other metals. Depending on your subscription plan, you can receive updates every 60 minutes or more frequently.
• Historical Rates Endpoint: Access historical rates for Tungsten dating back to 2019. This feature is essential for analysts looking to study price trends over time.
• Bid and Ask Endpoint: Retrieve real-time bid and ask prices for Tungsten, allowing traders to make informed decisions based on current market conditions.
• Convert Endpoint: This endpoint allows users to convert any amount from one metal to another or to/from USD, facilitating easier financial calculations.
• Time-Series Endpoint: 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 Tungsten prices fluctuate on a day-to-day basis, offering insights into market volatility.
• Open/High/Low/Close (OHLC) Price Endpoint: Get detailed OHLC data for Tungsten, which is crucial for technical analysis and trading strategies.
• Historical LME Endpoint: Access historical rates for Tungsten through the LME symbols, dating back to 2008, which is particularly useful for long-term analysis.

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API Endpoint Examples and Responses

Latest Rates Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1745985978,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-04-30",
    "rates": {
        "TUNGSTEN": 0.000482
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Historical Rates Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1745899578,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-04-29",
    "rates": {
        "TUNGSTEN": 0.000485
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Time-Series Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timeseries": true,
    "start_date": "2025-04-23",
    "end_date": "2025-04-30",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "2025-04-23": {
            "TUNGSTEN": 0.000485
        },
        "2025-04-30": {
            "TUNGSTEN": 0.000482
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Convert Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "query": {
        "from": "USD",
        "to": "TUNGSTEN",
        "amount": 1000
    },
    "info": {
        "timestamp": 1745985978,
        "rate": 0.000482
    },
    "result": 0.482,
    "unit": "troy ounces"
}

Fluctuation Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "fluctuation": true,
    "start_date": "2025-04-23",
    "end_date": "2025-04-30",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "TUNGSTEN": {
            "start_rate": 0.000485,
            "end_rate": 0.000482,
            "change": -0.000003,
            "change_pct": -0.62
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

OHLC (Open/High/Low/Close) Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1745985978,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-04-30",
    "rates": {
        "TUNGSTEN": {
            "open": 0.000485,
            "high": 0.000487,
            "low": 0.000481,
            "close": 0.000482
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Bid/Ask Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1745985978,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-04-30",
    "rates": {
        "TUNGSTEN": {
            "bid": 0.000481,
            "ask": 0.000483,
            "spread": 0.000002
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Conclusion

Metals-API Documentation and explore the full range of features available.