Retrieve real-time United States Dollar (USD) prices using this API

Retrieve Real-Time United States Dollar (USD) Prices Using This API

In today's fast-paced financial landscape, having access to real-time data is crucial for making informed decisions. The Metals-API offers a powerful solution for developers looking to retrieve real-time prices of various metals, including the United States Dollar (USD) prices. This blog post will delve into the capabilities of the Metals-API, focusing on its features, endpoints, and the transformative potential it holds for the metal markets.

Metals-API Information

About Nickel (NI)

Nickel, represented by the symbol NI, is a vital metal in various industries, particularly in the production of stainless steel and batteries. As the world moves towards digital transformation, the metal markets are also evolving. Technological innovations and advancements are reshaping how we interact with metal pricing and trading.

Data analytics and insights play a pivotal role in understanding market trends and making strategic decisions. The integration of smart technology into the metal markets allows for real-time monitoring and analysis, enabling stakeholders to respond swiftly to market fluctuations. Future trends indicate a growing reliance on data-driven strategies, where the ability to access real-time information will be a key differentiator in the competitive landscape.

API Description

The Metals-API is designed to empower developers by providing a comprehensive suite of tools for accessing real-time metals data. With its innovative approach, the API enables the creation of next-generation applications that can leverage real-time pricing, historical data, and advanced analytics. The API's capabilities extend beyond mere data retrieval; it offers a transformative potential that can enhance decision-making processes across various sectors.

For developers looking to integrate this powerful API, the Metals-API Documentation provides detailed guidance on how to effectively utilize its features. The API supports a wide range of symbols, which can be explored in the Metals-API Supported Symbols list.

Key Features and Endpoints

The Metals-API boasts a variety of endpoints, each designed to serve specific needs within the realm of metals trading and analysis. Here are some of the key features:

Latest Rates Endpoint

The Latest Rates endpoint provides real-time exchange rate data for metals, updated according to your subscription plan. Depending on the plan, updates can occur every 60 minutes, every 10 minutes, or even more frequently. This feature is essential for traders who need to make quick decisions based on the most current market data.

{
"success": true,
"timestamp": 1774397362,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2026-03-25",
"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

Accessing historical rates is crucial for trend analysis and forecasting. The Historical Rates endpoint allows users to retrieve past exchange rates for most currencies dating back to 2019. By appending a specific date in the format YYYY-MM-DD, developers can query the Metals-API for historical data, enabling them to analyze price movements over time.

{
"success": true,
"timestamp": 1774310962,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2026-03-24",
"rates": {
"XAU": 0.000485,
"XAG": 0.03825,
"XPT": 0.000915,
"XPD": 0.000748
},
"unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Bid And Ask Endpoint

The Bid and Ask endpoint is a powerful feature that allows users to retrieve real-time bid and ask prices for metals. This information is vital for traders who need to understand the market's current buying and selling prices, enabling them to make informed trading decisions.

{
"success": true,
"timestamp": 1774397362,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2026-03-25",
"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"
}

Convert Endpoint

The Convert endpoint allows users to convert any amount from one metal to another or to/from USD. This feature is particularly useful for traders who need to quickly assess the value of their holdings in different currencies.

{
"success": true,
"query": {
"from": "USD",
"to": "XAU",
"amount": 1000
},
"info": {
"timestamp": 1774397362,
"rate": 0.000482
},
"result": 0.482,
"unit": "troy ounces"
}

Time-Series Endpoint

The Time-Series endpoint allows users to query the API for daily historical rates between two dates of their choice. This functionality is essential for performing detailed analyses of price trends over specific periods, helping traders and analysts make data-driven decisions.

{
"success": true,
"timeseries": true,
"start_date": "2026-03-18",
"end_date": "2026-03-25",
"base": "USD",
"rates": {
"2026-03-18": {
"XAU": 0.000485,
"XAG": 0.03825,
"XPT": 0.000915
},
"2026-03-20": {
"XAU": 0.000483,
"XAG": 0.0382,
"XPT": 0.000913
},
"2026-03-25": {
"XAU": 0.000482,
"XAG": 0.03815,
"XPT": 0.000912
}
},
"unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Fluctuation Endpoint

The Fluctuation endpoint provides insights into how currencies fluctuate on a day-to-day basis. By tracking rate changes between two dates, users can gain a better understanding of market volatility and make informed trading decisions.

{
"success": true,
"fluctuation": true,
"start_date": "2026-03-18",
"end_date": "2026-03-25",
"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"
}

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

The OHLC Price endpoint allows users to retrieve open, high, low, and close prices for a specific time period. This data is crucial for traders who rely on candlestick charts and other technical analysis tools to make informed trading decisions.

{
"success": true,
"timestamp": 1774397362,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2026-03-25",
"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"
}

Lowest/Highest Price Endpoint

The Lowest/Highest Price endpoint allows users to query the API to get the lowest and highest prices for a specific date. This information is essential for traders looking to understand market extremes and make strategic decisions based on price movements.

{
"success": true,
"timestamp": 1774397362,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2026-03-25",
"rates": {
"XAU": {
"lowest": 0.000481,
"highest": 0.000487
},
"XAG": {
"lowest": 0.0381,
"highest": 0.0383
},
"XPT": {
"lowest": 0.00091,
"highest": 0.000918
}
},
"unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Historical LME Endpoint

The Historical LME endpoint provides access to historical rates for LME symbols dating back to 2008. This endpoint is particularly useful for users interested in the London Metal Exchange prices and trends over the years.

{
"success": true,
"timestamp": 1774310962,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2026-03-24",
"rates": {
"XNI": 0.142857,
"XZN": 0.344828
},
"unit": "per troy ounce"
}

API Key and Response

Your API Key is the unique identifier that is passed into the API base URL's access_key parameter. This key is essential for authenticating your requests and ensuring secure access to the API's data. The exchange rates delivered by the Metals-API are by default relative to USD, and all data is returned in standardized formats, making it easy to integrate into your applications.

Conclusion

The Metals-API stands out as a robust solution for developers looking to access real-time metals data, including USD prices. With its extensive range of endpoints and features, the API empowers users to make informed decisions based on accurate and timely information. Whether you're analyzing historical trends, tracking real-time fluctuations, or converting between different metals, the Metals-API provides the tools necessary for success in the dynamic metal markets.

For more information on how to get started, visit the Metals-API Website and explore the Metals-API Documentation for detailed guidance on implementation. Don't forget to check the Metals-API Supported Symbols list to familiarize yourself with the various metals available for trading.