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Use the Currency Fluctuation API to track fluctuations in currency values for specified currencies over a chosen base currency and duration, aiding in informed financial decisions. Ideal for financial professionals, businesses, and developers, this API allows you to specify custom date ranges, giving you the flexibility to analyze short-term currency volatility or long-term trends. The api provides detailed metrics like start rate, end rate, absolute change, and percentage change, empowering you to make data-driven decisions and optimize your financial strategies.
Track currency value changes over your chosen time period. With the ability to specify start and end dates, you can analyze fluctuations with precision, helping you understand market dynamics and make informed financial decisions.
Compare the fluctuation rates of multiple currencies in a single request. Get a clear view of how different currencies have moved against your selected base currency, enabling comprehensive market analysis.
Gain in-depth insights into currency fluctuations with key metrics such as start rate, end rate, absolute change, and percentage change. This detailed information helps you evaluate exchange rate volatility and its impact on your financial strategies.
Retrieve exchange rates only for the currencies you need. Our api allows you to get targeted data, reducing unnecessary information so you can focus on what matters most to you.
$ pip install requests
| Parameter | Required | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| startDate | Yes | String | - | Start date (format YYYY-MM-DD) of the preferred time frame |
| endDate | No | String | Day before current date | End date (format YYYY-MM-DD) of the preferred time frame |
| base | No | String | USD | Base currency |
| symbols | No | Array | - | comma separated list of desired currencies/ commodities symbols |
For a comprehensive view of the API response structure and detailed field descriptions, explore the interactive Response Table by clicking here.
| HTTP Status | Reasons |
|---|---|
| 400 | Starting date cannot be after current date or ending date. |
| 400 | Provided Dates are in Invalid Format. Dates must be in a valid format YYYY-MM-DD! |
| 404 | Rates of provided base and symbols are not found for given intervals. |
Call the endpoint with the startDate and endDate query parameters to get the fluctuation rate of the provided currencies with respect to the base currency during the interval. End date if not provided will be equal to the day before the current date. The default base currency is USD. Provide the currencies whose fluctuation rate is to be found in the symbols query parameter.
# Response { "startDate": "2022-10-01", "endDate": "2022-10-15", "base": "GBP", "rateFluctuations": { "PKR": { "startRate": "254.331", "endRate": "243.874", "change": "10.457", "percentChange": "4.11" } } }curl -X 'GET' 'https://api.apifreaks.com/v1.0/fluctuation?apikey=YOUR_APIKEY&startDate=2022-10-01&endDate=2022-10-15&symbols=PKR&base=GBP'
To use the Currency Fluctuation API, API credits are required. Charges are applied only for successful queries, indicated by a 2xx status code. If a request results in a 4xx or 5xx status code, no credits will be deducted, and any credits already charged will be promptly refunded.
For each successful request, 3 credits will be charged to access currency fluctuation data. Utilize the Credits Usage API to efficiently monitor your recent consumption of both one-off and subscription credits. This API provides a streamlined way to track and manage your credit usage, ensuring you stay informed about your remaining balance and can optimize your resource allocation effectively.