Retrieve Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRO) prices through this API
Retrieve Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRO) Prices Through This API
The Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRO) is the official currency of Mauritania, a country located in West Africa. As global markets evolve, the need for real-time data on currency exchange rates, including the MRO, becomes increasingly vital for developers and businesses alike. This is where the Metals-API comes into play, offering a robust solution for retrieving up-to-date pricing information for various metals and currencies, including the Mauritanian Ouguiya.
Metals-API Information
About Nickel (NI)
Nickel, a key metal in various industries, is undergoing a digital transformation that is reshaping metal markets. The integration of technological innovations and advancements in data analytics is enabling businesses to gain insights that were previously unattainable. As smart technology continues to integrate into the metal industry, the future trends point towards a more connected and data-driven marketplace.
With the rise of the Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI), the metal markets are becoming more efficient. Developers can leverage these technologies to create applications that provide real-time data analytics, predictive modeling, and enhanced decision-making capabilities. The Metals-API stands at the forefront of this transformation, empowering developers to build next-generation applications that can adapt to the rapidly changing landscape of metal pricing.
API Description
The Metals-API is a powerful tool that provides real-time and historical data on metal prices and currency exchange rates. It is designed to empower developers by offering a comprehensive suite of features that facilitate the integration of metals data into applications. The API supports various endpoints that allow users to access the latest rates, historical data, and even perform conversions between different currencies.
By utilizing the Metals-API Documentation, developers can explore the full capabilities of the API, including how to authenticate requests, manage rate limits, and handle errors effectively. The API's design is focused on innovation and technological advancement, making it an essential resource for anyone looking to stay ahead in the metal markets.
Key Features and Endpoints
The Metals-API offers a variety of endpoints that cater to different needs. Here are some of the key features:
- Latest Rates Endpoint: This endpoint provides real-time exchange rate data, updated every 60 minutes or more frequently, depending on the subscription plan. Developers can easily retrieve the latest rates for MRO and other currencies.
- Historical Rates Endpoint: Users can access historical rates dating back to 2019 by appending a specific date to the API request. This feature is particularly useful for analyzing trends over time.
- Bid And Ask Endpoint: This powerful feature allows developers to retrieve real-time bid and ask prices for various metals, providing insights into market dynamics.
- Convert Endpoint: The API includes a currency conversion endpoint that enables users to convert amounts from one currency to another, facilitating seamless transactions.
- Time-Series Endpoint: This endpoint allows users to query daily historical rates between two chosen dates, making it easier to analyze fluctuations over time.
- Fluctuation Endpoint: Developers 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, which is essential for jewelers and investors alike.
- Lowest/Highest Price Endpoint: Users can query the API to get the lowest and highest prices for a specific date, aiding in market analysis.
- Open/High/Low/Close (OHLC) Price Endpoint: This endpoint provides open, high, low, and close prices for a specific date, which is crucial for traders.
- Historical LME Endpoint: Access historical rates for LME symbols dating back to 2008, allowing for extensive market research.
- API Key: Each user is assigned a unique API key that must be included in requests to authenticate and authorize access.
- API Response: The API delivers exchange rates relative to USD by default, ensuring consistency in data presentation.
- Available Endpoints: The Metals-API features 14 different endpoints, each providing unique functionalities tailored to user needs.
- Supported Symbols Endpoint: This constantly updated endpoint returns all available currencies, including MRO, ensuring users have access to the latest information.
- Intraday Endpoint: Query intraday exchange rate data for a single symbol, providing insights into short-term market movements.
List of Symbols
The Metals-API provides access to a comprehensive range of metal symbols. For a complete list of all supported symbols and their specifications, refer to the Metals-API Supported Symbols page. This resource is invaluable for developers looking to integrate specific metals and currencies into their applications.
API Endpoint Examples and Responses
Latest Rates Endpoint
Get real-time exchange rates for all available metals:
{
"success": true,
"timestamp": 1789171861,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2026-09-12",
"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"
}
This response indicates a successful request, providing the latest rates for various metals, including their values relative to USD.
Historical Rates Endpoint
Access historical exchange rates for any date since 1999:
{
"success": true,
"timestamp": 1789085461,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2026-09-11",
"rates": {
"XAU": 0.000485,
"XAG": 0.03825,
"XPT": 0.000915,
"XPD": 0.000748
},
"unit": "per troy ounce"
}
This response provides historical rates, allowing developers to analyze trends over time.
Time-series Endpoint
Get exchange rates for a specific time period:
{
"success": true,
"timeseries": true,
"start_date": "2026-09-05",
"end_date": "2026-09-12",
"base": "USD",
"rates": {
"2026-09-05": {
"XAU": 0.000485,
"XAG": 0.03825,
"XPT": 0.000915
},
"2026-09-07": {
"XAU": 0.000483,
"XAG": 0.0382,
"XPT": 0.000913
},
"2026-09-12": {
"XAU": 0.000482,
"XAG": 0.03815,
"XPT": 0.000912
}
},
"unit": "per troy ounce"
}
This response shows the rates for a specified date range, allowing for detailed analysis of fluctuations.
Convert Endpoint
Convert any amount from one metal to another or to/from USD:
{
"success": true,
"query": {
"from": "USD",
"to": "XAU",
"amount": 1000
},
"info": {
"timestamp": 1789171861,
"rate": 0.000482
},
"result": 0.482,
"unit": "troy ounces"
}
This response demonstrates how the conversion endpoint works, providing the converted amount and the applicable rate.
Fluctuation Endpoint
Track rate fluctuations between two dates:
{
"success": true,
"fluctuation": true,
"start_date": "2026-09-05",
"end_date": "2026-09-12",
"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"
}
This response provides insights into how rates have changed over a specified period, which is crucial for traders and analysts.
OHLC (Open/High/Low/Close) Endpoint
Get OHLC data for a specific time period:
{
"success": true,
"timestamp": 1789171861,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2026-09-12",
"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"
}
This response provides critical data for traders looking to analyze market performance over a specific period.
Bid/Ask Endpoint
Get current bid and ask prices for metals:
{
"success": true,
"timestamp": 1789171861,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2026-09-12",
"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"
}
This response provides essential information for traders, allowing them to make informed decisions based on current market conditions.
Conclusion
The Metals-API is a transformative tool for developers looking to access real-time and historical data on metal prices and currency exchange rates, including the Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRO). With its extensive range of features and endpoints, the API empowers users to build applications that can analyze market trends, perform conversions, and retrieve critical pricing information.
By leveraging the capabilities of the Metals-API, developers can create innovative solutions that enhance decision-making and optimize trading strategies. For more information on how to get started, explore the Metals-API Documentation and discover the full potential of this powerful API.