Step-by-Step Guide to Get Neodymium (ND) Historical Prices using this API

In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, the demand for accurate and real-time data is paramount, especially in the metals market. This blog post serves as a comprehensive step-by-step guide to obtaining historical prices for Neodymium (ND) using the Metals-API. With the integration of advanced technologies and data analytics, developers can leverage this powerful API to build innovative applications that provide insights into the fluctuating prices of metals.

Metals-API Information

About Neodymium (ND)

Neodymium is a rare earth metal that plays a crucial role in various high-tech applications, including magnets, lasers, and glass manufacturing. As industries continue to embrace digital transformation, the need for precise data on Neodymium prices has become increasingly important. The Metals-API offers a robust solution for developers looking to access historical pricing data, enabling them to analyze trends, make informed decisions, and integrate this data into their applications.

The digital transformation in metal markets has been driven by technological innovation and advancement. With the rise of smart technology integration, data analytics has become a vital tool for understanding market dynamics. The Metals-API empowers developers to harness real-time metals data, providing insights that can lead to better forecasting and strategic planning.

API Description

The Metals-API is a powerful JSON API that provides access to real-time and historical prices for various metals, including Neodymium. This API is designed to facilitate the integration of metals pricing data into applications, enabling developers to build next-generation solutions that can adapt to market changes. The API's capabilities include:

• Real-time exchange rate data updated at configurable intervals.
• Access to historical rates dating back to 2019.
• Bid and ask price retrieval for accurate market insights.
• Currency conversion capabilities for seamless transactions.
• Time-series data for comprehensive trend analysis.
• Fluctuation tracking to monitor price changes over time.
• Detailed OHLC (Open/High/Low/Close) data for in-depth market analysis.
• Access to news articles related to various metals for informed decision-making.

For more detailed information, developers can refer to the Metals-API Documentation.

Key Features and Endpoints

The Metals-API offers a variety of endpoints that cater to different data needs. Each endpoint is designed to provide specific functionalities that can be utilized in various applications:

Latest Rates Endpoint

The Latest Rates endpoint provides real-time exchange rate data for metals, updated based on your subscription plan. Depending on the plan, updates can occur every 60 minutes, every 10 minutes, or even more frequently. This endpoint is essential for applications that require up-to-the-minute pricing information.

{
"success": true,
"timestamp": 1770509456,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2026-02-08",
"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 analyzing market trends. The Historical Rates endpoint allows developers to query historical prices for most currencies dating back to 2019. By appending a specific date to the API request, users can retrieve past pricing data, which is invaluable for trend analysis and forecasting.

{
"success": true,
"timestamp": 1770423056,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2026-02-07",
"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 enables developers to retrieve real-time bid and ask prices for metals. This information is essential for traders and investors who need to make informed decisions based on current market conditions.

{
"success": true,
"timestamp": 1770509456,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2026-02-08",
"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 applications that require currency conversion for transactions or pricing comparisons.

{
"success": true,
"query": {
"from": "USD",
"to": "XAU",
"amount": 1000
},
"info": {
"timestamp": 1770509456,
"rate": 0.000482
},
"result": 0.482,
"unit": "troy ounces"
}

Time-Series Endpoint

The Time-Series endpoint allows developers to query the API for daily historical rates between two dates of their choice. This feature is essential for applications that require detailed historical analysis over specific time periods.

{
"success": true,
"timeseries": true,
"start_date": "2026-02-01",
"end_date": "2026-02-08",
"base": "USD",
"rates": {
"2026-02-01": {
"XAU": 0.000485,
"XAG": 0.03825,
"XPT": 0.000915
},
"2026-02-03": {
"XAU": 0.000483,
"XAG": 0.0382,
"XPT": 0.000913
},
"2026-02-08": {
"XAU": 0.000482,
"XAG": 0.03815,
"XPT": 0.000912
}
},
"unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Fluctuation Endpoint

The Fluctuation endpoint provides information about how prices fluctuate on a day-to-day basis. This feature is particularly useful for traders looking to understand market volatility and make informed trading decisions.

{
"success": true,
"fluctuation": true,
"start_date": "2026-02-01",
"end_date": "2026-02-08",
"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 endpoint provides detailed pricing data, including the open, high, low, and close prices for a specific time period. This data is crucial for technical analysis and understanding market trends.

{
"success": true,
"timestamp": 1770509456,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2026-02-08",
"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"
}

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 applications that require long-term historical data for analysis and reporting.

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.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the Metals-API offers a powerful suite of tools for developers looking to access historical prices for Neodymium and other metals. By leveraging the various endpoints, developers can create applications that provide real-time insights, analyze market trends, and facilitate informed decision-making. The integration of advanced technologies and data analytics into the metals market is transforming the way businesses operate, and the Metals-API is at the forefront of this revolution.

For further exploration of the API's capabilities, developers are encouraged to visit the Metals-API Documentation and start building innovative solutions that harness the power of real-time metals data.