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Exchangerate.host API

Data & Analytics · Finance

host is a free and freemium currency exchange rates API providing real-time and historical FX data for over 170 currencies including the Nigerian Naira, backed by multiple financial data sources and offering exceptional coverage breadth that spans traditional fiat currencies, precious metals, and cryptocurrency prices in a single unified API service. The API is particularly well regarded in the developer community for its generous free tier, which historically offered unlimited requests without rate limits.

Exchangerate.host API Highlights

Exchangerate.host API is verified for developer integrations in Nigeria and across African markets, providing documented endpoints, sandbox testing, and developer support.

Authentication

API Key

Rate Limit

Varies by plan

Sandbox Mode

✗ Not Available

Webhooks

Not verified yet

Supported Regions

Nigeria

Ghana

Kenya

Exchangerate.host API Services

Real-time ratesHistorical ratesCrypto ratesCurrency conversion

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Exchangerate.host API is best for:

High-volume currency apps, educational projects, and startups needing free FX data

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API Pricing Model

Free tier available
paid plans for higher usage and additional features

Exchangerate.host API Core Features & Capabilities

Features Included

Real-time rates Historical rates Crypto rates Currency conversion NGN support

Required Access Documents for Exchangerate.host API

Exchangerate.host AccountRequired
Register for free API key at exchangerate.host

Different Exchangerate.host API use cases

Nigerian e-commerce multi-currency:Display prices in multiple currencies for Nigerian online stores serving both local and diaspora customers
Crypto-fiat conversion:Show NGN equivalent of cryptocurrency holdings for Nigerian crypto users and traders
Startup FX integration:Add currency conversion to Nigerian startup fintech apps with a free tier that scales with growth

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