Retrieve Indium (INDIUM) Price Data Over Time with this API

Metals-API, a powerful tool that provides comprehensive data analytics and insights into metal prices.

About Indium (INDIUM)

API Description

Metals-API is designed to provide developers with access to a wide range of metal price data, including Indium. This API is built on the principles of innovation and technological advancement, enabling users to retrieve real-time and historical data effortlessly. With its robust architecture, the Metals-API supports various endpoints that cater to different data needs, making it an essential tool for anyone involved in the metal markets.

Key Features and Endpoints

Latest Rates Endpoint: This endpoint provides real-time exchange rate data for Indium and other metals, updated every 60 minutes or more frequently, depending on your subscription plan. This feature is crucial for businesses that need to stay informed about market fluctuations.
Historical Rates Endpoint: Users can access historical rates for Indium dating back to 2019. By appending a specific date to the API request, developers can retrieve past prices, allowing for in-depth analysis and trend identification.
Bid And Ask Endpoint: This feature enables users to obtain real-time bid and ask prices for Indium, providing insights into market liquidity and pricing dynamics.
Convert Endpoint: The Metals-API includes a currency conversion feature, allowing users to convert amounts from one metal to another or to/from USD. This is particularly useful for businesses operating in multiple currencies.
Time-Series Endpoint: This endpoint allows users to query daily historical rates between two specified dates, facilitating comprehensive analysis of price trends over time.
Fluctuation Endpoint: Users can track how Indium prices fluctuate between two dates, providing valuable insights into market volatility and price stability.
Open/High/Low/Close (OHLC) Price Endpoint: This feature provides detailed price data, including the opening, highest, lowest, and closing prices for Indium over a specified period, enabling users to assess market performance effectively.
Lowest/Highest Price Endpoint: Users can query the API to find the lowest and highest prices for Indium over a specified date range, which is essential for identifying price extremes.
Historical LME Endpoint: This endpoint provides access to historical rates for LME symbols, dating back to 2008, allowing for extensive historical analysis.
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 and authorized access to the data.
API Response: The API delivers exchange rates relative to USD by default, with all data returned in a structured JSON format, making it easy to integrate into applications.
Supported Symbols Endpoint: This endpoint provides a constantly updated list of all available metal symbols, including Indium, ensuring users have access to the latest information.
News Endpoint: Users can retrieve the latest news articles related to various metals, keeping them informed about market developments and trends.

API Endpoint Examples and Responses

Latest Rates Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1748743515,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-06-01",
    "rates": {
        "XNI": 0.142857
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Historical Rates Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1748657115,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-05-31",
    "rates": {
        "XNI": 0.140000
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Time-Series Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timeseries": true,
    "start_date": "2025-05-25",
    "end_date": "2025-06-01",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "2025-05-25": {
            "XNI": 0.140000
        },
        "2025-05-27": {
            "XNI": 0.141000
        },
        "2025-06-01": {
            "XNI": 0.142857
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Convert Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "query": {
        "from": "USD",
        "to": "XNI",
        "amount": 1000
    },
    "info": {
        "timestamp": 1748743515,
        "rate": 0.142857
    },
    "result": 142.857,
    "unit": "troy ounces"
}

Fluctuation Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "fluctuation": true,
    "start_date": "2025-05-25",
    "end_date": "2025-06-01",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "XNI": {
            "start_rate": 0.140000,
            "end_rate": 0.142857,
            "change": 0.002857,
            "change_pct": 2.04
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

OHLC (Open/High/Low/Close) Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1748743515,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-06-01",
    "rates": {
        "XNI": {
            "open": 0.140000,
            "high": 0.143000,
            "low": 0.139000,
            "close": 0.142857
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Bid/Ask Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1748743515,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-06-01",
    "rates": {
        "XNI": {
            "bid": 0.142000,
            "ask": 0.143000,
            "spread": 0.001000
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Common Developer Questions

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Performance Optimization and Scaling

Batch Requests: If your application requires multiple data points, consider batching requests to minimize the number of API calls and reduce latency.
Data Caching: Implement caching mechanisms to store frequently accessed data. This can significantly reduce the number of API calls and improve response times.
Asynchronous Processing: Use asynchronous programming techniques to handle API requests without blocking the main application thread, enhancing overall performance.

Security Considerations

Keep Your API Key Secure: Never expose your API key in client-side code. Store it securely on your server and use it only in server-side requests.
Implement Rate Limiting: To prevent abuse, implement rate limiting on your application to control the number of requests made to the Metals-API.
Monitor API Usage: Regularly monitor your API usage to detect any unusual activity or potential security breaches.

Conclusion

Metals-API Documentation and explore the comprehensive Metals-API Supported Symbols list. Whether you're building applications for trading, analytics, or market research, the Metals-API provides the tools you need to succeed in the dynamic world of metal markets.

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Retrieve Indium (INDIUM) Price Data Over Time with this API