Access Coimbatore Silver (COIM-XAG) market prices using this API

Access Coimbatore Silver (COIM-XAG) Market 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 provides developers with the tools necessary to access market prices for various metals, including Silver (XAG). This blog post will delve into the capabilities of the Metals-API, focusing on how it can be utilized to access Silver market prices, its features, and the transformative potential of real-time metals data.

About Silver (XAG)

Silver, represented by the symbol XAG, is not only a precious metal but also a vital component in various industrial applications. Its unique properties make it an essential material in electronics, solar panels, and medical devices. As technology advances, the demand for Silver continues to grow, driven by innovations in smart manufacturing and supply chain technology.

The integration of digital market analysis tools allows businesses to track Silver prices and trends effectively. By leveraging the capabilities of the Metals-API, developers can create applications that provide real-time insights into Silver market dynamics, enabling businesses to make data-driven decisions.

API Description

The Metals-API is a powerful tool designed to provide real-time and historical data on metal prices, including Silver. This API empowers developers to build next-generation applications that can analyze market trends, convert currencies, and track fluctuations in metal prices.

With the Metals-API, developers can access a wide range of endpoints that cater to various needs. Whether you are looking for the latest rates, historical data, or conversion capabilities, the Metals-API has you covered. The API's innovative design allows for seamless integration into existing applications, making it a valuable resource for businesses in the metals industry.

Key Features and Endpoints

The Metals-API offers a variety of endpoints that provide different functionalities, each designed to meet specific needs:

• Latest Rates Endpoint: This endpoint provides real-time exchange rate data for Silver and other metals, updated every 60 minutes, 10 minutes, or as per your subscription plan. This feature is essential for businesses that require up-to-the-minute pricing information.
• Historical Rates Endpoint: Access historical rates for Silver dating back to 2019. By appending a specific date to your query, you can retrieve past pricing data, which is invaluable for trend analysis and forecasting.
• Bid And Ask Endpoint: This powerful feature allows you to retrieve real-time bid and ask prices for Silver, providing insights into market liquidity and pricing dynamics.
• Convert Endpoint: The conversion endpoint enables you to convert any amount from one metal to another or to/from USD. This is particularly useful for businesses dealing with multiple currencies.
• Time-Series Endpoint: Query the API for daily historical rates between two dates of your choice. This endpoint is ideal for analyzing trends over specific periods.
• Fluctuation Endpoint: Track how Silver prices fluctuate on a day-to-day basis. This endpoint provides insights into market volatility and can help businesses manage risk effectively.
• Carat Endpoint: Retrieve information about Gold rates by Carat, which can be useful for businesses involved in jewelry manufacturing.
• Lowest/Highest Price Endpoint: Query the API to get the lowest and highest prices for Silver over a specified period, aiding in market analysis.
• Open/High/Low/Close (OHLC) Price Endpoint: This endpoint provides open, high, low, and close prices for Silver, which are critical for traders and analysts.
• Historical LME Endpoint: Access historical rates for LME symbols dating back to 2008, allowing for comprehensive market analysis.
• API Key: Your unique API key is essential for accessing the API's functionalities. It must be included in the API base URL's access_key parameter.
• API Response: The Metals-API delivers exchange rates relative to USD by default, ensuring consistency across data retrieval.
• Available Endpoints: The API includes 14 endpoints, each providing distinct functionalities to cater to various business needs.
• Supported Symbols Endpoint: This constantly updated endpoint returns all available metal symbols, ensuring you have access to the latest data.
• News Endpoint: Retrieve the latest news articles related to various metals, keeping you informed about market trends and developments.

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.

API Endpoint Examples and Responses

Understanding how to interact with the Metals-API is crucial for developers. Below are examples of various endpoints and their expected responses:

Latest Rates Endpoint

{
"success": true,
"timestamp": 1764547266,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2025-12-01",
"rates": {
"XAU": 0.000482,
"XAG": 0.03815,
"XPT": 0.000912,
"XPD": 0.000744
},
"unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Historical Rates Endpoint

{
"success": true,
"timestamp": 1764460866,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2025-11-30",
"rates": {
"XAU": 0.000485,
"XAG": 0.03825,
"XPT": 0.000915
},
"unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Time-series Endpoint

{
"success": true,
"timeseries": true,
"start_date": "2025-11-24",
"end_date": "2025-12-01",
"base": "USD",
"rates": {
"2025-11-24": {
"XAU": 0.000485,
"XAG": 0.03825,
"XPT": 0.000915
},
"2025-11-26": {
"XAU": 0.000483,
"XAG": 0.0382,
"XPT": 0.000913
},
"2025-12-01": {
"XAU": 0.000482,
"XAG": 0.03815,
"XPT": 0.000912
}
},
"unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Convert Endpoint

{
"success": true,
"query": {
"from": "USD",
"to": "XAU",
"amount": 1000
},
"info": {
"timestamp": 1764547266,
"rate": 0.000482
},
"result": 0.482,
"unit": "troy ounces"
}

Fluctuation Endpoint

{
"success": true,
"fluctuation": true,
"start_date": "2025-11-24",
"end_date": "2025-12-01",
"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
}
},
"unit": "per troy ounce"
}

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

{
"success": true,
"timestamp": 1764547266,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2025-12-01",
"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
}
},
"unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Bid/Ask Endpoint

{
"success": true,
"timestamp": 1764547266,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2025-12-01",
"rates": {
"XAU": {
"bid": 0.000481,
"ask": 0.000483,
"spread": 2.0e-6
},
"XAG": {
"bid": 0.0381,
"ask": 0.0382,
"spread": 0.0001
}
},
"unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Conclusion

The Metals-API is an invaluable resource for developers looking to access real-time and historical data on Silver (XAG) and other metals. By leveraging its various endpoints, businesses can gain insights into market trends, track price fluctuations, and make informed decisions based on accurate data. The API's capabilities extend beyond simple data retrieval; it empowers developers to create innovative applications that can transform how businesses operate in the metals industry.

For more information on how to implement the Metals-API in your applications, refer to the Metals-API Documentation. Explore the full range of supported symbols on the Metals-API Supported Symbols page, and start building your next application today!