Retrieve Ludhiana Gold 24k (LUDH-24k) price information through this API

XAU, stands out as a critical indicator of economic health and investor sentiment. The Metals-API provides developers with a powerful tool to retrieve the latest Gold 24k (LUDH-24k) price information and much more. This blog post delves into the capabilities of the Metals-API, exploring its innovative features and how it can be integrated into applications to enhance trading and investment strategies.

Understanding Gold (XAU)

Digital Transformation in Precious Metals

Data Analytics and Market Insights

Technology Integration in Trading

Innovation in Price Discovery

Digital Asset Solutions

API Description

Metals-API is designed to provide developers with comprehensive access to real-time and historical data on various metals, including Gold, Silver, Platinum, and Palladium. The API's capabilities extend beyond simple price retrieval, offering a suite of features that can be leveraged to build next-generation applications.

Key Features and Endpoints

Latest Rates Endpoint

{
        "success": true,
        "timestamp": 1744002017,
        "base": "USD",
        "date": "2025-04-07",
        "rates": {
            "XAU": 0.000482,
            "XAG": 0.03815,
            "XPT": 0.000912,
            "XPD": 0.000744
        },
        "unit": "per troy ounce"
    }

Historical Rates Endpoint

{
        "success": true,
        "timestamp": 1743915617,
        "base": "USD",
        "date": "2025-04-06",
        "rates": {
            "XAU": 0.000485,
            "XAG": 0.03825
        },
        "unit": "per troy ounce"
    }

Bid And Ask Endpoint

{
        "success": true,
        "timestamp": 1744002017,
        "base": "USD",
        "date": "2025-04-07",
        "rates": {
            "XAU": {
                "bid": 0.000481,
                "ask": 0.000483,
                "spread": 2.0e-6
            }
        },
        "unit": "per troy ounce"
    }

Convert Endpoint

{
        "success": true,
        "query": {
            "from": "USD",
            "to": "XAU",
            "amount": 1000
        },
        "info": {
            "timestamp": 1744002017,
            "rate": 0.000482
        },
        "result": 0.482,
        "unit": "troy ounces"
    }

Time-Series Endpoint

{
        "success": true,
        "timeseries": true,
        "start_date": "2025-03-31",
        "end_date": "2025-04-07",
        "base": "USD",
        "rates": {
            "2025-03-31": {
                "XAU": 0.000485
            },
            "2025-04-07": {
                "XAU": 0.000482
            }
        },
        "unit": "per troy ounce"
    }

Fluctuation Endpoint

{
        "success": true,
        "fluctuation": true,
        "start_date": "2025-03-31",
        "end_date": "2025-04-07",
        "base": "USD",
        "rates": {
            "XAU": {
                "start_rate": 0.000485,
                "end_rate": 0.000482,
                "change": -3.0e-6,
                "change_pct": -0.62
            }
        },
        "unit": "per troy ounce"
    }

Carat Endpoint

{
        "success": true,
        "timestamp": 1744002017,
        "base": "USD",
        "date": "2025-04-07",
        "rates": {
            "XAU": {
                "carat_24": 0.000482,
                "carat_22": 0.000442
            }
        },
        "unit": "per troy ounce"
    }

Lowest/Highest Price Endpoint

{
        "success": true,
        "timestamp": 1744002017,
        "base": "USD",
        "date": "2025-04-07",
        "rates": {
            "XAU": {
                "lowest": 0.000481,
                "highest": 0.000487
            }
        },
        "unit": "per troy ounce"
    }

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

{
        "success": true,
        "timestamp": 1744002017,
        "base": "USD",
        "date": "2025-04-07",
        "rates": {
            "XAU": {
                "open": 0.000485,
                "high": 0.000487,
                "low": 0.000481,
                "close": 0.000482
            }
        },
        "unit": "per troy ounce"
    }

Historical LME Endpoint

{
        "success": true,
        "timestamp": 1743915617,
        "base": "USD",
        "date": "2025-04-06",
        "rates": {
            "XAU": 0.000485
        },
        "unit": "per troy ounce"
    }

API Key and Response

Common Use Cases and Integration Strategies

Performance Optimization and Security Considerations

Conclusion

Metals-API Documentation and explore the Metals-API Supported Symbols for a comprehensive list of available options.