Find Silver Ask (XAG-ASK) Historical Prices for Your Application Using Metals-API

Introduction

Metals-API, a powerful tool that provides real-time and historical data for various metals.

About Silver (XAG)

Metals-API, developers can create applications that provide users with comprehensive insights into silver pricing, helping them stay ahead in a competitive landscape.

Metals-API Overview

Metals-API is designed to provide developers with a robust platform for accessing real-time and historical data for various metals, including silver. With its innovative features and user-friendly interface, the API enables seamless integration into applications, allowing users to retrieve essential data with ease. The API supports multiple endpoints, each tailored to meet specific data needs, from the latest rates to historical trends.

Key Features of Metals-API

Comprehensive API Endpoints

• Latest Rates Endpoint: Retrieve real-time exchange rates for all available metals, including silver. This endpoint is crucial for applications that require up-to-the-minute pricing information.
• Historical Rates Endpoint: Access historical exchange rates for any date since 2019. This feature is essential for analyzing market trends and making data-driven decisions.
• Bid and Ask Endpoint: Get current bid and ask prices for metals, providing insights into market dynamics and trading opportunities.
• Convert Endpoint: Convert any amount from one metal to another or to/from USD, facilitating seamless transactions and calculations.
• Time-Series Endpoint: Query the API for daily historical rates between two dates of your choice, allowing for in-depth analysis of price movements over time.
• Fluctuation Endpoint: Track rate fluctuations between two dates, helping users understand market volatility and price trends.
• Open/High/Low/Close (OHLC) Price Endpoint: Get OHLC data for a specific time period, providing a comprehensive view of price movements.
• Lowest/Highest Price Endpoint: Query the API to get the lowest and highest price for silver over a specified period.
• Historical LME Endpoint: Access historical rates for LME symbols, dating back to 2008, which is beneficial for users interested in long-term trends.
• API Key: Your unique API key is required for authentication and must be included in all requests to access the API's features.
• API Response: The API delivers exchange rates relative to USD by default, ensuring consistency in data presentation.
• Supported Symbols Endpoint: Retrieve a constantly updated list of all available currencies and metals supported by the API.
• News Endpoint: Get the latest news articles related to various metals, keeping users informed about market developments.

Understanding API Responses

Latest Rates Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1745460088,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-04-24",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": 0.000482,
        "XAG": 0.03815,
        "XPT": 0.000912,
        "XPD": 0.000744
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

rates object contains the pricing information, while the unit field specifies the measurement used.

Historical Rates Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1745373688,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-04-23",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": 0.000485,
        "XAG": 0.03825,
        "XPT": 0.000915
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Time-Series Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timeseries": true,
    "start_date": "2025-04-17",
    "end_date": "2025-04-24",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "2025-04-17": {
            "XAU": 0.000485,
            "XAG": 0.03825
        },
        "2025-04-19": {
            "XAU": 0.000483,
            "XAG": 0.0382
        },
        "2025-04-24": {
            "XAU": 0.000482,
            "XAG": 0.03815
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

rates object corresponds to the pricing for that day.

Convert Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "query": {
        "from": "USD",
        "to": "XAU",
        "amount": 1000
    },
    "info": {
        "timestamp": 1745460088,
        "rate": 0.000482
    },
    "result": 0.482,
    "unit": "troy ounces"
}

Fluctuation Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "fluctuation": true,
    "start_date": "2025-04-17",
    "end_date": "2025-04-24",
    "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": 1745460088,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-04-24",
    "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": 1745460088,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-04-24",
    "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"
}

Practical Use Cases and Integration Strategies

1. Trading Applications

2. Financial Analysis Tools

3. E-commerce Platforms

4. Research and Development

Performance Optimization and Security Considerations

1. Rate Limiting and Quota Management

2. Error Handling and Recovery Strategies

3. Data Validation and Sanitization

Conclusion

Metals-API opens up a world of possibilities for developers and analysts alike. With its comprehensive set of features, including real-time rates, historical data, and various endpoints, the API empowers users to make informed decisions based on accurate and timely information. By integrating these capabilities into applications, businesses can enhance their operations, optimize trading strategies, and provide valuable insights into the silver market.

Metals-API Documentation and explore the extensive list of supported symbols on the Metals-API Supported Symbols page. Embrace the power of real-time metals data and transform your applications today!