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FxRatesAPI

Currency Exchange

Real-time exchange rates, historical rates and currency conversion.

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About FxRatesAPI

FxRatesAPI is a currency conversion and exchange rate API provided by Saritra GmbH. It offers exchange rates for over 175 world currencies as well as cryptocurrencies, aggregating data from more than 20 exchange sources and updating rates every minute.

The API provides latest rates, historical rates dating back to 1990, and time-series data between two dates. Endpoints support specifying a base currency, target currencies, conversion amounts, decimal places, and response format (JSON, XML, or TSV). Requests are authenticated using an API key.

The service is intended for developers building financial or accounting applications that require currency conversion functionality, and is described as used in both small applications and larger backend systems.

Key features

  • Real-time exchange rates for 175+ currencies updated every minute
  • Historical exchange rates dating back to 1990
  • Cryptocurrency exchange rate data included
  • Time-series data retrieval between two dates
  • Data aggregated from over 20 exchange rate sources
  • Response formats available in JSON, XML, or TSV

Frequently asked questions

What currencies does FxRatesAPI support?

It covers 175+ world currencies plus cryptocurrencies.

How often are exchange rates updated?

Rates are updated every minute using data collected from over 20 exchange sources.

How far back does historical data go?

Historical exchange rate data is available going back to 1990, including for cryptocurrencies.

Do I need an API key to use FxRatesAPI?

Yes, requests require an api_key parameter to authenticate and authorize access.

What response formats does the API support?

Responses can be returned in JSON, XML, or TSV format.

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