# CurrencyBeacon MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > CurrencyBeacon gives your AI agent direct access to a global currency data engine. You can pull live exchange rates for over 160 currencies, look up historical data going back to 1996, and perform precise conversions. It is built for anyone who needs accurate, real-time financial data for pricing, auditing, or trend analysis without having to build their own scrapers. ## Overview - **Category:** data-analytics - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_cbILwfJZbrGDa8ZFD3ko7fhmnYHplDOkfwx6G5dZ/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** currency-exchange, forex-api, market-fluctuation, financial-auditing, time-series-data, global-finance ## Description CurrencyBeacon connects your AI agent to a global currency data engine. If you are trying to figure out how a price shift in Europe affects your North American margins, you usually have to jump between multiple browser tabs, copy-paste numbers from various exchange sites, and try to make sure the dates actually line up. It is a mess that leads to errors. With CurrencyBeacon connected to your AI client, that whole process disappears. You can just ask your agent to tell you what the USD to EUR rate was on a specific day three years ago, or have it calculate the current cost of a bulk order in a different currency. It handles the heavy lifting of fetching the right numbers so you can focus on making decisions. Because Vinkius makes it so easy to manage these connections, you can get this data flowing into your workflow in minutes. Whether you are building a fintech app, managing an international store, or just need to audit some old records, you get a reliable source of truth for global currency movements. You do not have to worry about the technicalities of API rate limits or manual scraping. It turns a complex research task into a simple conversation with your agent. ## Tools ### convert_currency This tool converts an amount from one currency to another. You can do this for current rates or pick a specific date in the past to see what the conversion would have been. ### list_currencies This tool lists all supported currencies. It shows you the names and symbols for over 160 different global currencies. ### get_historical_rates This tool gets historical exchange rates for a specific date. It lets you audit old transactions or see what a rate was in any year since 1996. ### get_latest_rates This tool gets real-time exchange rates. Use this to get a real-time snapshot of how currencies are moving right now. ### get_timeseries This tool gets daily historical exchange rates between two dates. It is perfect for spotting trends or visualizing market movements over months or years. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` What's the current exchange rate for 500 USD to EUR? ``` **Response:** ``` ### Current Conversion Based on the latest mid-market rates, here is your conversion: | Source | Amount | Target | Rate | Total | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **USD** | 500.00 | **EUR** | 0.92 | **460.00 EUR** | Would you like me to check this for a specific historical date instead? ``` **Prompt:** ``` Give me the USD to GBP rate for some random day in 2018, like July 15th. ``` **Response:** ``` ### Historical Rate Checking the records for July 15, 2018: * **Date:** 2018-07-15 * **Pair:** USD / GBP * **Exchange Rate:** 0.7342 This means 1 USD was worth approximately **0.73 GBP** on that day. Do you need another date? ``` **Prompt:** ``` What currencies do you have available for me to use? ``` **Response:** ``` ### Supported Currencies CurrencyBeacon supports over 160 currencies. Here are some of the most common ones: * **USD** (US Dollar) * **EUR** (Euro) * **GBP** (British Pound) * **JPY** (Japanese Yen) * **CAD** (Canadian Dollar) * **AUD** (Australian Dollar) I can pull the full list of symbols and names for you if you'd like to see more. ``` ## Capabilities ### Get live exchange rates Fetch the current mid-market rate for any of the 160+ supported currencies. ### Pull historical records Look up specific exchange rates for any date back to 1996. ### Perform currency conversions Calculate the value of one currency in another with optional historical dates. ### Analyze market trends Download daily data over a range of dates to see how a currency has moved over time. ### Browse supported currencies See a full list of every currency, symbol, and name available in the system. ## Use Cases ### Auditing old international sales A manager needs to know the exact USD to JPY rate from a sale in 2015. They ask the agent to check the records using `get_historical_rates`. ### Setting up a multi-currency store An e-commerce owner wants to see the current price of a $500 item in 10 different currencies. The agent uses `get_latest_rates` to build a price list. ### Building a forex trend dashboard A data analyst needs to see how the Euro has moved against the Dollar over the last 300 days. They use `get_timeseries` to pull the data. ### Developing a payment gateway A developer needs to know which currencies they can support in their new app. They use `list_currencies` to get the full list of symbols. ## Benefits - Stop manual price checking by using `get_latest_rates` to pull live data instantly. - Audit old records with ease using `get_historical_rates` to see exact rates from any date since 1996. - Simplify international pricing with `convert_currency` to handle multiple currencies in one step. - Spot market trends faster by pulling daily data with `get_timeseries` for long-term analysis. - Save development time by using `list_currencies` to see all available symbols instead of hardcoding them. ## How It Works The bottom line is you get a direct line to global forex data without the manual headache of searching for rates. 1. Subscribe to CurrencyBeacon on the Vinkius marketplace. 2. Add your CurrencyBeacon API key to the configuration. 3. Ask your AI client to fetch, convert, or analyze currency data. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Can CurrencyBeacon help me with international e-commerce pricing?** Yes. It allows you to convert prices instantly between different currencies so you can show accurate localized pricing to your customers. **How far back can I see historical currency data with CurrencyBeacon?** You can access specific exchange rates for any date going back as far as 1996. **Does CurrencyBeacon support all the major global currencies?** It supports over 160 different currencies, covering the vast majority of global fiat markets. **Can I use CurrencyBeacon to track currency trends over time?** Yes. You can pull daily historical data over a range of dates to see how a currency pair has moved over months or years. **Is CurrencyBeacon good for auditing old financial records?** It is ideal for auditing because it provides precise historical rates for specific calendar days, which helps in reconciling old transactions. **How does CurrencyBeacon handle real-time rates?** It fetches the latest mid-market exchange rates, giving your agent a current snapshot of the market at the moment you ask. **Can I convert currencies using rates from a specific past date?** Yes. Use the `convert_currency` tool and provide the `date` parameter in YYYY-MM-DD format to perform historical conversions. **How do I limit the results to only specific currencies?** When using `get_latest_rates` or `get_historical_rates`, use the `symbols` parameter to provide a comma-separated list of currency codes (e.g., 'EUR,GBP,JPY'). **What is the maximum range for time-series data?** The `get_timeseries` tool typically supports a range of up to 365 days between the `start_date` and `end_date` parameters.