How to Get Graphite Africa (AF-GR) prices using this API for your applications

Metals-API, which provides comprehensive data on various metals, including the prices of Graphite Africa (AF-GR). This blog post will delve into the capabilities of the Metals-API, its key features, and how developers can leverage this powerful tool to enhance their applications.

Understanding Graphite Africa (AF-GR) and Its Markets

The Role of Digital Transformation in Metal Markets

Technological Innovation and Advancement

Data Analytics and Insights

Smart Technology Integration

Future Trends and Possibilities

API Description

Metals-API is a powerful tool designed to provide developers with real-time and historical data on various metals, including Graphite Africa (AF-GR). This API enables seamless integration into applications, allowing users to access critical pricing information effortlessly. The API's capabilities include:

• Real-time exchange rates: Access the latest prices for metals updated frequently based on your subscription plan.
• Historical data: Retrieve historical prices dating back to 2019, allowing for comprehensive market analysis.
• Bid and Ask prices: Get real-time bid and ask prices to make informed trading decisions.
• Conversion capabilities: Easily convert between different metal prices and currencies.
• Time-series data: Analyze price trends over specific periods to identify patterns and make predictions.

Key Features and Endpoints

Latest Rates Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1745982018,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-04-30",
    "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": 1745895618,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-04-29",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": 0.000485,
        "XAG": 0.03825,
        "XPT": 0.000915,
        "XPD": 0.000748
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Bid and Ask Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1745982018,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-04-30",
    "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"
}

Convert Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "query": {
        "from": "USD",
        "to": "XAU",
        "amount": 1000
    },
    "info": {
        "timestamp": 1745982018,
        "rate": 0.000482
    },
    "result": 0.482,
    "unit": "troy ounces"
}

Time-Series Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timeseries": true,
    "start_date": "2025-04-23",
    "end_date": "2025-04-30",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "2025-04-23": {
            "XAU": 0.000485,
            "XAG": 0.03825,
            "XPT": 0.000915
        },
        "2025-04-25": {
            "XAU": 0.000483,
            "XAG": 0.0382,
            "XPT": 0.000913
        },
        "2025-04-30": {
            "XAU": 0.000482,
            "XAG": 0.03815,
            "XPT": 0.000912
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Fluctuation Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "fluctuation": true,
    "start_date": "2025-04-23",
    "end_date": "2025-04-30",
    "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"
}

Open/High/Low/Close (OHLC) Price Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1745982018,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-04-30",
    "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"
}

Historical LME Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1745895618,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-04-29",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": 0.000485,
        "XAG": 0.03825,
        "XPT": 0.000915,
        "XPD": 0.000748
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Authentication and API Key

Common Pitfalls and Troubleshooting

• Invalid API Key: Ensure that the API key is correctly included in the request URL.
• Rate Limiting: Be aware of the API's rate limits based on your subscription plan to avoid exceeding the allowed number of requests.
• Data Validation: Always validate the data received from the API to ensure it meets the expected format and values.

Performance Optimization and Scaling

• Caching: Implement caching mechanisms to store frequently accessed data and reduce the number of API calls.
• Batch Requests: Use batch requests to retrieve data for multiple metals in a single API call, minimizing latency.
• Asynchronous Processing: Utilize asynchronous processing to handle API requests without blocking the main application thread.

Conclusion

Metals-API Documentation for detailed guidance. To explore the full range of supported symbols, check out the Metals-API Supported Symbols page. Start harnessing the power of real-time metals data today by visiting the Metals-API Website.