Retrieve Real-Time Surat Gold 24k (SURA-24k) Prices in Various Currencies with this API

Retrieve Real-Time Surat Gold 24k (SURA-24k) Prices in Various Currencies with this API
In today's fast-paced financial landscape, having access to real-time data is crucial for businesses and developers alike. The Metals-API provides accurate and up-to-date prices for precious metals, including Gold (XAU), in various currencies. This API is a powerful tool for developers looking to integrate real-time metal pricing into their applications, enabling them to make informed decisions based on the latest market trends.
About Gold (XAU)
Gold has long been considered a safe haven asset and a store of value. Its significance in the financial markets cannot be overstated, especially in times of economic uncertainty. The digital transformation in precious metals trading has opened new avenues for data analytics and market insights. By leveraging technology, traders can now access innovative price discovery methods and digital asset solutions that enhance their trading strategies.
The integration of advanced technologies into trading platforms allows for real-time monitoring of gold prices, enabling businesses to react swiftly to market changes. For instance, a jewelry retailer can utilize the Metals-API to track gold prices in real-time, ensuring they set competitive prices for their products. This capability not only enhances customer satisfaction but also improves profit margins.
API Description
The Metals-API is designed to empower developers to build next-generation applications that require real-time metals data. With a focus on innovation and technological advancement, this API offers a range of features that facilitate seamless integration into various applications. The API provides endpoints for retrieving the latest rates, historical data, and even bid and ask prices, making it a comprehensive solution for anyone dealing with precious metals.
For detailed information on how to implement the API, developers can refer to the Metals-API Documentation, which outlines all available endpoints and their functionalities.
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: 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 feature is essential for applications that require up-to-the-minute pricing information.
- Historical Rates Endpoint: Access historical rates for most currencies dating back to 2019. This endpoint allows developers to query historical prices by appending a specific date, enabling them to analyze trends over time.
- Bid And Ask Endpoint: This powerful feature retrieves real-time bid and ask prices for metals, providing traders with critical information to make informed decisions.
- Convert Endpoint: The API includes a currency conversion endpoint, allowing users to convert any amount from one currency to another. This is particularly useful for businesses operating in multiple countries.
- Time-Series Endpoint: Query the API for daily historical rates between two dates of your choice. This feature is invaluable for analyzing price movements over specific periods.
- Fluctuation Endpoint: Retrieve information about how currencies fluctuate on a day-to-day basis, helping traders understand market volatility.
- Carat Endpoint: Get information about gold rates by carat, which is essential for jewelers and gold traders.
- Lowest/Highest Price Endpoint: 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 specific time period, which is crucial for technical analysis.
- Historical LME Endpoint: Access historical rates for LME symbols dating back to 2008, allowing for comprehensive market research.
- API Key: Your API Key is essential for accessing the API and must be included in the request URL.
- API Response: The API delivers exchange rates relative to USD by default, ensuring consistency in data interpretation.
- Available Endpoints: The Metals-API includes 14 endpoints, each providing unique functionalities tailored to different user needs.
- Supported Symbols Endpoint: This endpoint returns all available currencies, ensuring users have access to the most up-to-date information.
- Gold Price India Endpoint: Retrieve the latest gold price in India using this dedicated endpoint, which is particularly useful for local traders.
- News Endpoint: Stay updated with the latest news articles related to various metals, providing context to market movements.
API Endpoint Examples and Responses
Understanding how to interact with the Metals-API is crucial for effective implementation. Below are examples of various endpoints and their responses:
Latest Rates Endpoint
Get real-time exchange rates for all available metals.
{
"success": true,
"timestamp": 1760054560,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2025-10-10",
"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
Access historical exchange rates for any date since 1999.
{
"success": true,
"timestamp": 1759968160,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2025-10-09",
"rates": {
"XAU": 0.000485,
"XAG": 0.03825,
"XPT": 0.000915,
"XPD": 0.000748
},
"unit": "per troy ounce"
}
Time-series Endpoint
Get exchange rates for a specific time period.
{
"success": true,
"timeseries": true,
"start_date": "2025-10-03",
"end_date": "2025-10-10",
"base": "USD",
"rates": {
"2025-10-03": {
"XAU": 0.000485,
"XAG": 0.03825,
"XPT": 0.000915
},
"2025-10-05": {
"XAU": 0.000483,
"XAG": 0.0382,
"XPT": 0.000913
},
"2025-10-10": {
"XAU": 0.000482,
"XAG": 0.03815,
"XPT": 0.000912
}
},
"unit": "per troy ounce"
}
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": 1760054560,
"rate": 0.000482
},
"result": 0.482,
"unit": "troy ounces"
}
Fluctuation Endpoint
Track rate fluctuations between two dates.
{
"success": true,
"fluctuation": true,
"start_date": "2025-10-03",
"end_date": "2025-10-10",
"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
Get OHLC data for a specific time period.
{
"success": true,
"timestamp": 1760054560,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2025-10-10",
"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
Get current bid and ask prices for metals.
{
"success": true,
"timestamp": 1760054560,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2025-10-10",
"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
The Metals-API is a transformative tool for developers and businesses looking to integrate real-time precious metal pricing into their applications. With a comprehensive range of endpoints, including the latest rates, historical data, and bid/ask prices, this API empowers users to make informed decisions based on accurate and up-to-date information.
By leveraging the capabilities of the Metals-API, businesses can enhance their trading strategies, improve customer satisfaction, and ultimately drive profitability. For more information on how to get started, visit the Metals-API Website and explore the Metals-API Documentation for detailed implementation guidance. Additionally, check out the Metals-API Supported Symbols page to familiarize yourself with the various metal symbols available for use.