# ExchangeRate-API MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > ExchangeRate-API gives your AI agent real-time access to global currency data. It handles live exchange rates, historical audits, and currency conversions for over 160 currencies. Whether you're checking a quick conversion or pulling data for a financial report, this Connector puts live forex intelligence directly into your AI client. ## Overview - **Category:** data-analytics - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_qIpLIDp6ihnBeYet7Fm2z0gxfT6uDIjaEC3OCvEP/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** currency-conversion, historical-rates, forex, financial-api, global-markets ## Description Stop switching between browser tabs and currency converter websites just to get a price. When you connect ExchangeRate-API to your workflow, your AI agent takes over the heavy lifting of tracking global markets. You can ask for the current value of a basket of currencies or have your agent calculate the exact cost of an international transaction in seconds. It handles the boring stuff like looking up currency codes or finding out what the exchange rate was on a specific Tuesday three years ago. Because Vinkius hosts this Connector, you get a reliable way to pull high-quality financial data without needing to manage complex API requests yourself. Your agent becomes a currency expert that can audit past trends and provide live pricing for e-commerce pricing strategies or travel budgets. It's about getting the right number immediately so you can make a decision. ## Tools ### get_enriched_currency_data Pulls full names, flags, and other details for specific currencies. It's great for building out data lists. ### get_historical_rates Fetches exchange rates from any specific date in the past. Use this to see how a currency pair performed over time. ### get_latest_rates Grabs the current exchange rates for a base currency. This is your go-to for real-time pricing. ### convert_currency_pair Calculates the exact conversion between two currency codes. It handles the math so you don't have to. ### list_supported_currencies Shows every currency the API currently supports. Use this to see the full scope of available data. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` Convert 500 USD to Euros at today's rate. ``` **Response:** ``` Checking the latest USD to EUR rate... 500 USD is currently equal to 462.45 EUR. Would you like me to check the rate for any other currencies? ``` **Prompt:** ``` What was the exchange rate for GBP to USD on March 12, 2022? ``` **Response:** ``` Looking up the historical rate for 2022-03-12... On that date, 1 GBP was worth approximately 1.37 USD. I can pull a table of rates for that week if you'd like. ``` **Prompt:** ``` List some currencies and their full names. ``` **Response:** ``` Here are a few examples from the supported list: - **USD**: United States Dollar - **EUR**: Euro - **GBP**: British Pound - **JPY**: Japanese Yen I can pull the full list of 160+ currencies if you need it. ``` ## Capabilities ### Get live exchange rates Retrieve the current value of any base currency against global markets in real time. ### Convert specific amounts Calculate the exact conversion between two different currency codes for any amount. ### Pull historical rates Fetch exchange rates for any specific date in the past to analyze trends. ### List all currencies See every currency supported by the platform in a single list. ### Get currency metadata Retrieve full names and flags for any supported currency. ## Use Cases ### Pricing a global product An e-commerce manager asks the agent to convert a $50 USD price to JPY based on today's rate to set a Japanese store price. ### Historical audit A bean counter asks what the USD to EUR rate was on a specific date in 2021 to verify an old invoice. ### Travel budget A traveler asks the agent how much 500 Euros is worth in local currency while planning a trip to Brazil. ### Market research An analyst asks the agent to list all currencies with a base of GBP to see the current global reach. ## Benefits - Stop manual searching by using get_latest_rates to get instant pricing for any currency pair. - Perform precise math with convert_currency_pair to handle international transactions without a calculator. - Audit past trends accurately using get_historical_rates to see how markets moved on specific dates. - Build better interfaces by pulling full names and flags with get_enriched_currency_data. - Stay updated on global markets by asking your agent to list all supported currencies via list_supported_currencies. ## How It Works The bottom line is your AI agent gets a direct line to live forex data without you ever opening a spreadsheet. 1. Subscribe to the Connector on Vinkius and grab your API key. 2. Plug the key into your AI client settings. 3. Ask your agent to perform a conversion or look up a rate. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Can ExchangeRate-API give me live prices for my online store?** Yes, it provides real-time exchange rates for over 160 currencies. You can ask your agent to check the current value of any currency pair to help you set accurate prices for your global customers. **How does ExchangeRate-API handle historical data for audits?** It allows you to fetch the exact exchange rate for any specific date in the past. This is perfect for accountants who need to verify the value of old transactions for tax or reporting purposes. **What currencies are supported by the ExchangeRate-API MCP?** It supports over 160 major global currencies. Your agent can list all of them or pull specific data for any of the supported codes to help with your financial planning. **Can I use ExchangeRate-API to convert specific amounts between currencies?** Absolutely. You can ask your agent to convert a specific amount, like 1,000 USD to Brazilian Real, and it will give you the exact conversion based on the most recent data. **Is the data from ExchangeRate-API reliable for business use?** Yes, it provides high-quality financial data used by thousands of companies. It's a reliable way to get accurate currency information directly into your AI client for professional workflows. **How many currencies are supported by this integration?** ExchangeRate-API supports over 160 world currencies. You can use the `list_supported_currencies` tool to see the full list of available codes and their corresponding names. **Can I perform a direct conversion between USD and EUR with a specific amount?** Yes! Use the `convert_currency_pair` tool and provide 'USD' in the `from` parameter, 'EUR' in the `to` parameter, and your desired amount. The agent will calculate the result based on the latest rates. **Is historical exchange rate data available?** Absolutely. You can use the `get_historical_rates` tool by providing the base currency and the specific year, month, and day. This allows you to audit financial records from any point in the past.