Obtain Chennai Silver (XAG-CHEN) Historical Prices with this API

Metals-API offers a robust solution to obtain historical prices, including those for Chennai Silver (XAG-CHEN). This blog post will delve into the capabilities of the Metals-API, exploring how it can empower developers to access and utilize historical price data effectively.

About Silver (XAG)

API Description

Metals-API is designed to provide developers with real-time and historical data on various metals, including silver. With its innovative architecture, the API allows users to access a wealth of information that can be utilized in applications ranging from financial analysis to inventory management. The transformative potential of real-time metals data cannot be overstated, as it enables businesses to make data-driven decisions quickly and efficiently.

Key Features and Endpoints

Latest Rates Endpoint: This endpoint provides real-time exchange rate data for silver and other metals. Depending on your subscription plan, the API updates this data 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: Users can access historical rates for silver dating back to 2019. By appending a specific date to the API request, developers can retrieve past prices, which is invaluable for trend analysis and forecasting.
Bid And Ask Endpoint: This powerful feature allows users to retrieve real-time bid and ask prices for silver. Understanding the spread between these prices is crucial for traders and investors looking to optimize their buying and selling strategies.
Convert Endpoint: The Metals-API includes a currency conversion feature, enabling users to convert amounts from one metal to another or to/from USD. This functionality is particularly useful for businesses operating in multiple currencies.
Time-Series Endpoint: This endpoint allows users to query the API for daily historical rates between two specified dates. This is particularly beneficial for analyzing price trends over time.
Fluctuation Endpoint: Users can track how silver prices fluctuate between two dates, providing insights into market volatility and helping to inform trading decisions.
Carat Endpoint: For those interested in gold, the carat endpoint provides information about gold rates by carat, allowing for precise calculations in jewelry and investment contexts.
Lowest/Highest Price Endpoint: This endpoint allows users to query the API for the lowest and highest prices of silver over a specified period, aiding in market analysis.
Open/High/Low/Close (OHLC) Price Endpoint: This endpoint provides detailed price data, including the opening, high, low, and closing prices for silver, which is essential for technical analysis.
Historical LME Endpoint: For those interested in London Metal Exchange (LME) symbols, this endpoint provides historical rates dating back to 2008.
API Key: Access to the Metals-API requires an API key, which is passed into the API base URL's access_key parameter. This ensures secure access to the data.
API Response: The API delivers exchange rates relative to USD by default, with all data returned in a structured format that is easy to parse and utilize.
Supported Symbols Endpoint: This endpoint provides a constantly updated list of all available metal symbols, ensuring users have access to the latest information.
Gold Price India Endpoint: For those interested in gold prices specifically in India, this dedicated endpoint provides the latest rates.
News Endpoint: Users can retrieve the latest news articles related to various metals, keeping them informed about market trends and developments.

API Endpoint Examples and Responses

Latest Rates Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1755054042,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-13",
    "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": 1754967642,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-12",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": 0.000485,
        "XAG": 0.03825,
        "XPT": 0.000915,
        "XPD": 0.000748
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Time-series Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timeseries": true,
    "start_date": "2025-08-06",
    "end_date": "2025-08-13",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "2025-08-06": {
            "XAU": 0.000485,
            "XAG": 0.03825,
            "XPT": 0.000915
        },
        "2025-08-08": {
            "XAU": 0.000483,
            "XAG": 0.0382,
            "XPT": 0.000913
        },
        "2025-08-13": {
            "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": 1755054042,
        "rate": 0.000482
    },
    "result": 0.482,
    "unit": "troy ounces"
}

Fluctuation Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "fluctuation": true,
    "start_date": "2025-08-06",
    "end_date": "2025-08-13",
    "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": 1755054042,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-13",
    "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": 1755054042,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-13",
    "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 Documentation for comprehensive guides and examples. To explore the full range of supported symbols, check out the Metals-API Supported Symbols page. The Metals-API Website is also a valuable resource for understanding the full potential of this API and how it can be integrated into your applications.

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Obtain Chennai Silver (XAG-CHEN) Historical Prices with this API