SMM Copper Cathode (SMM-XCU)
Symbol: SMM-XCU | Category: Base Metal | Exchange: SMM
Get real-time and historical SMM Copper Cathode prices with our comprehensive Metals-API.
Historical Coverage
Since 2024-12-06
Data available from this date
Last Update
2026-02-19
Last price update date
Unit Type
Per Troy Ounce
Price per unit
Exchange
SMM
Base Metal
What is SMM Copper Cathode?
SMM Copper Cathode (SMM-XCU) is a precious metal symbol available through the Metals-API. It provides real-time and historical pricing data that can be accessed via our comprehensive API.
This symbol is classified under the Base Metal category and is traded on the SMM exchange.
Our API offers seamless integration to access current prices, historical data, fluctuations, and time-series information for SMM Copper Cathode.
API Usage Examples for SMM-XCU
1. Latest Rates Endpoint
Get the most recent SMM Copper Cathode price. Depending on your subscription plan, the API's latest endpoint returns real-time data updated at different intervals.
API Request:
https://metals-api.com/api/latest?access_key=YOUR_API_KEY&base=USD&symbols=SMM-XCU
Request Parameters:
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
access_key | [required] Your API Key. |
base | [optional] Base currency. Default USD. |
symbols | [required] Comma-separated metal or currency codes. |
API Response:
{
"success": true,
"timestamp": 1519296206,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2024-01-15",
"rates": {
"SMM-XCU": 2650.45
}
}
2. Historical Rates Endpoint
Get historical SMM Copper Cathode price for a specific date. Historical rates are available since December 2024.
API Request:
https://metals-api.com/api/2024-01-15?access_key=YOUR_API_KEY&base=USD&symbols=SMM-XCU
Request Parameters:
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
YYYY-MM-DD | [required] Date for historical rates. |
access_key | [required] Your API Key. |
base | [optional] Base currency. Default USD. |
symbols | [required] Comma-separated symbol codes. |
API Response:
{
"success": true,
"historical": true,
"date": "2024-01-15",
"base": "USD",
"rates": {
"SMM-XCU": 2650.45
}
}
3. Convert Endpoint
Convert any amount from one currency to SMM Copper Cathode, or from SMM-XCU to another currency. Historical conversion is also supported.
API Request (Real-time):
https://metals-api.com/api/convert?access_key=YOUR_API_KEY&from=USD&to=SMM-XCU&amount=100
API Request (Historical):
https://metals-api.com/api/convert?access_key=YOUR_API_KEY&from=USD&to=SMM-XCU&amount=100&date=2024-01-15
Request Parameters:
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
access_key | [required] Your API Key. |
from | [required] Source currency or metal code. |
to | [required] Target currency or metal code. |
amount | [required] Amount to convert. |
date | [optional] Date for historical conversion (YYYY-MM-DD). |
4. Time-Series Endpoint
Query daily historical SMM Copper Cathode rates between two dates. Do not use the current date as end_date.
API Request:
https://metals-api.com/api/timeseries?access_key=YOUR_API_KEY&start_date=2024-01-01&end_date=2024-01-15&symbols=SMM-XCU
Request Parameters:
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
access_key | [required] Your API Key. |
start_date | [required] Start date (YYYY-MM-DD). |
end_date | [required] End date (YYYY-MM-DD). |
base | [optional] Base currency. Default USD. |
symbols | [required] Symbol code(s). |
5. Fluctuation Endpoint
Retrieve how SMM Copper Cathode prices changed between two dates: start/end rates, absolute and percentage change. One symbol per request.
API Request:
https://metals-api.com/api/fluctuation?access_key=YOUR_API_KEY&start_date=2024-01-01&end_date=2024-01-15&symbols=SMM-XCU
6. Open/High/Low/Close (OHLC) Price Endpoint
Get open, high, low, and close price for SMM Copper Cathode on a specific date. Open/close are based on UTC day. One symbol per request.
API Request:
https://metals-api.com/api/open-high-low-close/2024-01-15?access_key=YOUR_API_KEY&base=USD&symbols=SMM-XCU
Uses and Related Industries
Primary Industries
- Jewelry & Appraisal: Used for valuation and pricing of precious metal components
- Mining & Refining: Monitor spot prices for production and sales strategies
- Financial Services: Portfolio analysis, risk management, and commodity exposure
- Trading Platforms: Real-time metals and forex pricing integration
- Manufacturing: Cost estimation and supply chain decisions for metal-intensive industries
Specific Applications
- Real-time spot price tracking and monitoring
- Historical performance and trend analysis
- Portfolio valuation and benchmarking
- Risk assessment and financial modeling
- Currency conversion and multi-currency reporting
Factors Influencing SMM-XCU Price
Market Factors
- Supply and Demand: Mining output, recycling, and industrial demand
- Economic Indicators: GDP growth, inflation, and interest rates
- Currency Movements: USD and major forex pairs (metals often quoted in USD)
- Investor Sentiment: Safe-haven flows and risk appetite
Technical Factors
- Volume and Liquidity: Trading volume and market depth
- Price Momentum: Short and long-term trends
- Support and Resistance: Technical levels and chart patterns
- Volatility: Options and derivatives market activity
External Factors
- Geopolitical Events: Stability and trade policies
- Regulatory Changes: Environmental and mining regulations
- Global Markets: Equity and bond market correlations
- Central Bank Policy: Monetary policy and reserve demand
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