Get Accurate Copper - LME 3-month (XCU3M) Prices in Multiple Currencies with this API

Get Accurate Copper - LME 3-month (XCU3M) Prices in Multiple Currencies with this API

Metals-API provides a powerful solution for obtaining precise copper prices, specifically the LME 3-month (XCU3M) prices, in various currencies. This blog post will delve into how Metals-API empowers developers to integrate real-time metals data into their applications, explore the innovative features of the API, and discuss potential business applications.

About Copper (XCU)

Digital Transformation in Metal Markets

Technological Innovation and Advancement

Data Analytics and Insights

Latest Rates Endpoint, developers can retrieve real-time exchange rate data, which is crucial for making informed trading decisions. For example, the API can return the latest copper prices in various currencies, allowing businesses to assess their positions in the market effectively.

Smart Technology Integration

Convert Endpoint to convert copper prices from one currency to another, facilitating international transactions and improving financial planning.

Future Trends and Possibilities

API Description

Latest Rates Endpoint

Latest Rates Endpoint provides real-time exchange rate data for copper and other metals. Depending on your subscription plan, the API can return data updated every 60 minutes or even every 10 minutes. This feature is essential for businesses that require up-to-the-minute pricing information to make timely decisions.

{
"success": true,
"timestamp": 1755651680,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2025-08-20",
"rates": {
"XCU": 0.294118
},
"unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Historical Rates Endpoint

Historical Rates Endpoint allows access to historical rates dating back to 2019. By appending a specific date to the API request, developers can retrieve past pricing data, which is invaluable for market analysis and forecasting.

{
"success": true,
"timestamp": 1755565280,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2025-08-19",
"rates": {
"XCU": 0.292000
},
"unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Bid and Ask Endpoint

Bid and Ask Endpoint provides real-time bid and ask prices for copper, allowing traders to assess market conditions accurately. This feature is particularly useful for those engaged in trading activities, as it helps them determine the best times to buy or sell.

{
"success": true,
"timestamp": 1755651680,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2025-08-20",
"rates": {
"XCU": {
"bid": 0.293000,
"ask": 0.295000
}
},
"unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Convert Endpoint

Convert Endpoint allows users to convert any amount from one currency to another. This feature is particularly beneficial for international businesses that deal with multiple currencies. For example, a company can convert copper prices from USD to EUR seamlessly.

{
"success": true,
"query": {
"from": "USD",
"to": "XCU",
"amount": 1000
},
"info": {
"timestamp": 1755651680,
"rate": 0.294118
},
"result": 294.118,
"unit": "troy ounces"
}

Time-Series Endpoint

Time-Series Endpoint allows developers to query the API for daily historical rates between two dates of their choice. This feature is essential for businesses that need to analyze price movements over specific periods.

{
"success": true,
"timeseries": true,
"start_date": "2025-08-13",
"end_date": "2025-08-20",
"base": "USD",
"rates": {
"2025-08-13": {
"XCU": 0.290000
},
"2025-08-20": {
"XCU": 0.294118
}
},
"unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Fluctuation Endpoint

Fluctuation Endpoint provides information about how copper prices fluctuate on a day-to-day basis. This feature is crucial for traders who need to understand market volatility and make informed decisions.

{
"success": true,
"fluctuation": true,
"start_date": "2025-08-13",
"end_date": "2025-08-20",
"base": "USD",
"rates": {
"XCU": {
"start_rate": 0.290000,
"end_rate": 0.294118,
"change": 0.004118,
"change_pct": 1.42
}
},
"unit": "per troy ounce"
}

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

OHLC Price Endpoint allows users to retrieve the open, high, low, and close prices for copper over a specific time period. This data is essential for traders looking to analyze price trends and make strategic decisions.

{
"success": true,
"timestamp": 1755651680,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2025-08-20",
"rates": {
"XCU": {
"open": 0.290000,
"high": 0.295000,
"low": 0.289000,
"close": 0.294118
}
},
"unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Historical LME Endpoint

Historical LME Endpoint provides access to historical rates for LME symbols dating back to 2008. This endpoint is particularly useful for businesses that require long-term data for analysis and reporting.

{
"success": true,
"timestamp": 1755565280,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2025-08-19",
"rates": {
"XCU": 0.292000
},
"unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Key Features and Endpoints

Metals-API Supported Symbols.

API Key and Response

Conclusion

Metals-API Documentation to explore the full capabilities of this transformative API.