πŸ’± Currency Exchange API

Currency Conversion Guide

Learn how to integrate real-time currency exchange rates into your applications. Build multi-currency systems with competitive rates and enterprise-grade reliability.

Quick Start

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1. Get API Key
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2. Make API Call
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3. Integrate
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Basic Integration

Simple Currency Conversion

curl "https://api.currency-exchange.xyz/v1-convert-currency?from=USD&to=EUR&amount=100" \\
-H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY"

Get instant currency conversion with real-time exchange rates and competitive pricing.

Response Example

{
"from": "USD",
"to": "EUR",
"exchangeRate": 0.9250,
"rateTime": "2025-01-07T12:00:00Z",
"originalAmount": 100.00,
"convertedAmount": 92.50,
"convertedText": "100 USD equal to 92.50 EUR"
}

JSON response includes converted amount, exchange rate, and timestamp for reference.

Advanced Features

Real-Time Rates

Access live currency exchange rates updated every second with competitive market pricing for accurate conversions.

  • Live market data feeds
  • Sub-second rate updates
  • Historical rate data

Multi-Currency Support

Convert between 150+ major, minor, and exotic currencies with comprehensive worldwide market coverage.

  • 150+ supported currencies
  • Cross-rate calculations
  • Bulk conversions

Best Practices

πŸ’‘ Rate Caching

Cache exchange rates for short periods (1-5 minutes) to improve performance and reduce API calls while maintaining accuracy.

⚑ Error Handling

Implement proper error handling for network issues, invalid currencies, and rate limits. Always have fallback rates for critical operations.

🌍 Currency Validation

Always validate currency codes and handle edge cases like unsupported currencies or maintenance periods gracefully.

Common Use Cases

E-commerce

Display prices in customer's local currency with real-time conversion and automatic rate updates.

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Global Payments

Process international payments with accurate currency conversion and transparent exchange rates.

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Financial Apps

Build investment and trading applications with real-time market data and portfolio valuation.

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Additional Resources

πŸ“š API Documentation

Complete API reference with all endpoints, parameters, and response formats.

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