Get Zinc - LME 3-month (ZNC3M) Daily Closing Prices with Metals-API

Get Zinc - LME 3-month (ZNC3M) Daily Closing Prices with Metals-API

About Zinc (XZN)

Metals-API: Empowering Developers with Real-Time Metals Data

Metals-API Website or check out the Metals-API Documentation for detailed guidance on implementation.

Key Features and Endpoints

• Latest Rates Endpoint: This endpoint provides real-time exchange rate data for metals, updated based on your subscription plan. Developers can access the latest rates for Zinc and other metals, allowing for timely decision-making.
• Historical Rates Endpoint: Historical rates for Zinc are available dating back to 2019. By appending a specific date to the API request, developers can retrieve historical prices, enabling trend analysis and forecasting.
• Bid and Ask Endpoint: This feature allows users to obtain real-time bid and ask prices for Zinc, providing insights into market liquidity and pricing dynamics.
• Convert Endpoint: The API includes a currency conversion feature, enabling users to convert amounts between different metals or to/from USD, facilitating seamless transactions.
• Time-Series Endpoint: Developers can query the API for daily historical rates between two specified dates, allowing for comprehensive analysis of price movements over time.
• Fluctuation Endpoint: This endpoint tracks how Zinc prices fluctuate over a specified period, providing valuable insights into market volatility.
• Open/High/Low/Close (OHLC) Price Endpoint: Users can retrieve OHLC data for Zinc, which is essential for technical analysis and understanding market trends.
• Historical LME Endpoint: Access historical rates for LME symbols, including Zinc, dating back to 2008, which is crucial for long-term analysis.
• API Key: Each user is provided with a unique API key, which is required for authentication and access to the API's features.
• API Response: The API delivers exchange rates relative to USD, ensuring consistency and ease of use for developers.
• Supported Symbols Endpoint: This endpoint provides a constantly updated list of all available metal symbols, including Zinc, ensuring developers have access to the latest data.
• News Endpoint: Retrieve the latest news articles related to Zinc and other metals, keeping users informed about market developments.

Understanding API Responses

Latest Rates Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1744941933,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-04-18",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": 0.000482,
        "XAG": 0.03815,
        "XZN": 0.344828
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Historical Rates Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1744855533,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-04-17",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": 0.000485,
        "XAG": 0.03825,
        "XZN": 0.344000
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Time-Series Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timeseries": true,
    "start_date": "2025-04-11",
    "end_date": "2025-04-18",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "2025-04-11": {
            "XZN": 0.344000
        },
        "2025-04-18": {
            "XZN": 0.344828
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Practical Use Cases and Integration Strategies

• Market Analysis Tools: Developers can create applications that analyze historical Zinc prices, providing insights into market trends and helping investors make informed decisions.
• Trading Platforms: By integrating real-time data from the Metals-API, trading platforms can offer users up-to-date pricing information, enhancing user experience and engagement.
• Financial Reporting: Businesses can utilize historical data for financial reporting and forecasting, ensuring they remain competitive in the market.

Performance Optimization and Security Considerations

Conclusion

Metals-API Documentation and the Metals-API Supported Symbols page. Embrace the future of metal market analytics with the Metals-API and unlock the potential of real-time data.