Retrieve Kolhapur Gold 24k (KOLH-24k) price information using this API

Retrieve Kolhapur Gold 24k (KOLH-24k) Price Information Using This API

Metals-API provides developers with a powerful tool to retrieve gold price information, specifically the Kolhapur Gold 24k (KOLH-24k) rates. This blog post delves into the intricacies of the Metals-API, exploring its capabilities, features, and how it can be leveraged to enhance trading strategies and market insights.

About Gold (XAU)

XAU, has long been a symbol of wealth and stability. In recent years, the digital transformation in precious metals has revolutionized how traders and investors access market data. The integration of technology in trading has enabled real-time analytics, allowing for more precise price discovery and investment strategies.

API Description

Metals-API is a robust API designed to provide real-time and historical data for various metals, including gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. Its capabilities empower developers to build next-generation applications that require accurate and timely metals data. The API is designed with innovation in mind, allowing for easy integration into existing systems and applications.

Metals-API Documentation serves as a comprehensive resource, detailing the various endpoints, parameters, and response formats. The API supports a wide range of symbols, which can be explored further on the Metals-API Supported Symbols page.

Key Features and Endpoints

Latest Rates Endpoint: Depending on your subscription plan, this endpoint returns real-time exchange rate data updated every 60 minutes, every 10 minutes, or even more frequently. This ensures that traders have access to the most current market information.
Historical Rates Endpoint: Users can access historical rates for most currencies dating back to 2019. By appending a specific date to the API request, developers can retrieve past gold prices, allowing for in-depth analysis of market trends.
Bid And Ask Endpoint: This powerful feature enables users to retrieve real-time bid and ask prices for metals, providing insights into market liquidity and pricing dynamics.
Convert Endpoint: The API includes a currency conversion endpoint, allowing users to convert any amount from one metal to another or to/from USD. This is particularly useful for traders dealing in multiple currencies.
Time-Series Endpoint: This endpoint allows users to query the API for daily historical rates between two dates of their choice, facilitating trend analysis over specific periods.
Fluctuation Endpoint: Users can track how currencies fluctuate on a day-to-day basis, providing valuable insights into market volatility.
Carat Endpoint: This feature allows users to retrieve information about gold rates by carat, catering to specific market needs.
Lowest/Highest Price Endpoint: Users can query the API to get the lowest and highest price for a specified date, aiding in market analysis.
Open/High/Low/Close (OHLC) Price Endpoint: This endpoint provides open, high, low, and close prices for a specified date, essential for technical analysis.
Historical LME Endpoint: Access historical rates for LME symbols dating back to 2008, allowing for comprehensive market research.
API Key: Each user is assigned a unique API key that must be included in requests to authenticate access to the API.
API Response: The API delivers exchange rates relative to USD, with all data returned in a structured JSON format.
Available Endpoints: The Metals-API offers a variety of endpoints, each designed to fulfill specific functionalities, ensuring that developers have the tools they need for their applications.
Gold Price India Endpoint: This dedicated endpoint allows users to retrieve the latest gold price in India, catering to a significant market.
News Endpoint: Users can access the latest news articles related to various metals, keeping them informed about market developments.

API Endpoint Examples and Responses

Latest Rates Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1752562819,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-07-15",
    "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": 1752476419,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-07-14",
    "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": "2025-07-08",
    "end_date": "2025-07-15",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "2025-07-08": {
            "XAU": 0.000485,
            "XAG": 0.03825,
            "XPT": 0.000915
        },
        "2025-07-10": {
            "XAU": 0.000483,
            "XAG": 0.0382,
            "XPT": 0.000913
        },
        "2025-07-15": {
            "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": 1752562819,
        "rate": 0.000482
    },
    "result": 0.482,
    "unit": "troy ounces"
}

Fluctuation Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "fluctuation": true,
    "start_date": "2025-07-08",
    "end_date": "2025-07-15",
    "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": 1752562819,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-07-15",
    "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": 1752562819,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-07-15",
    "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, explore the Metals-API Supported Symbols, and visit the Metals-API Website for additional resources and support.

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Retrieve Kolhapur Gold 24k (KOLH-24k) price information using this API