# Open Exchange Rates MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > Open Exchange Rates gives your AI agent instant access to global currency data. It pulls real-time rates, handles conversions for hundreds of currencies, and provides historical time-series data and OHLC metrics. Use it to automate financial reporting, price international products, or analyze forex trends without manually checking multiple websites. ## Overview - **Category:** data-analytics - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_RKv5QhTYYUsqrgLuBkJuHuxUaXsLDrL77tW6y56T/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** currency-exchange, forex-rates, financial-data, currency-conversion, historical-rates ## Description Open Exchange Rates connects your account to any AI agent to integrate global financial data into your workflows. You can get accurate, reliable exchange rates for hundreds of currencies through a simple natural language interface. If you're managing a multi-currency store or need to pull historical trends for a financial report, this Connector does the heavy lifting. It handles fetching the latest market data, converting specific amounts, and pulling time-series records for analysis. You can also monitor your own API consumption and plan limits directly through your agent. By using this on Vinkius, you can plug into a reliable data source that keeps your AI informed on the latest forex movements. Instead of jumping between tabs to find a specific rate, you just ask your agent for the number and get it instantly. It makes handling international pricing and historical data much faster and more accurate. You no longer have to worry about manual data entry errors or outdated information. Whether you're looking for a single conversion or a deep dive into historical market trends, the data is delivered straight to your workspace. It's about moving from manual searching to instant querying, ensuring that every price point or historical metric you use is backed by real-time market reality. This means you can focus on high-level strategy while the agent handles the granular details of global currency math. ## Tools ### get_time_series Get exchange rates over a specific period to see how values have changed over time. This helps you identify long-term trends in currency fluctuations. ### get_usage Check how many requests you've used and what your remaining plan limits are. You can monitor your API consumption directly through your agent. ### convert_currency Turn a specific amount from one currency into another using the latest rates. It's the fastest way to get accurate conversions for international pricing. ### list_currencies See a full list of all currency symbols and names supported by the API. Use this to verify which global currencies are available for your project. ### get_historical_rates Pull the exact exchange rate for a specific date in the past. This is perfect for reconstructing past financial reports or historical data. ### get_latest_rates Get the most recent exchange rates for all supported currencies. Use this to keep your agent updated on current market values. ### get_ohlc Retrieve open, high, low, and close data for a specific time period. This provides the granular details needed for deep financial analysis. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` What is the current rate for 500 Euros to USD? ``` **Response:** ``` Based on the latest market data, 500 EUR is approximately **10.12 USD**. *Note: Rates are updated in real-time.* ``` **Prompt:** ``` Give me the OHLC data for USD to JPY for last month. ``` **Response:** ``` Here is the OHLC data for USD to JPY for the previous month: - **Open**: 145.20 - **High**: 148.50 - **Low**: 143.10 - **Close**: 146.80 ``` **Prompt:** ``` Check my API usage for this month. ``` **Response:** ``` You have used **450 out of 1,000** requests this month. Your plan is currently active and healthy. ``` ## Capabilities ### Fetch latest exchange rates Get current values for hundreds of currencies relative to a base like USD. ### Convert currency amounts Instantly turn one currency value into another using live market data. ### Pull historical rate data Look up what a currency was worth on a specific date in the past. ### Track currency trends Retrieve time-series data to see how exchange rates move over months or years. ### Access market OHLC data Get open, high, low, and close prices for detailed financial reporting. ### Monitor API usage Check your current plan limits and request counts directly through your agent. ## Use Cases ### E-commerce Price Sync An online store owner asks the agent to convert a 500 EUR price tag into USD based on today's rates to update their website. ### Historical Trend Analysis A researcher asks for a CSV-ready list of GBP to USD rates over the last six months to see a trend for a white paper. ### Market Report Generation A financial analyst asks for the OHLC data for a specific month to include in a quarterly summary for their team. ### API Budget Tracking A developer asks the agent to check how many requests are left in their monthly plan to ensure they don't hit a limit mid-day. ## Benefits - Automate multi-currency pricing by using convert_currency to instantly update international store prices without manual math. - Build accurate financial reports by pulling historical data with get_historical_rates for any past date in your records. - Analyze market trends more deeply by using get_ohlc to see high and low points in currency movement over specific periods. - Save time on manual research by asking your agent to fetch the latest rates with get_latest_rates for all supported currencies. - Stay on top of your costs by monitoring your API consumption limits using get_usage to avoid unexpected overages. - Quickly identify supported currencies for your app by pulling the full list with list_currencies to ensure full global coverage. ## How It Works The bottom line is that you get live, accurate forex data and historical analysis directly inside your AI's workspace. 1. Subscribe to the Open Exchange Rates MCP on Vinkius. 2. Paste your Open Exchange Rates App ID into your client's configuration. 3. Ask your agent to perform conversions, fetch rates, or pull historical data. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Can I use Open Exchange Rates to convert multiple currencies at once?** Yes, you can ask your agent to convert any number of currencies using the latest market data. It handles the math for you instantly. **Does this Connector provide historical currency data?** It does. You can retrieve specific rates for any past date or pull time-series data to see trends over a period of time. **Can I use this for my international e-commerce store?** That's a primary use case. It helps you get accurate conversion rates so you can set correct prices for customers in different countries. **How do I know if I'm hitting my API limits?** You can ask your agent to check your usage directly. It will tell you how many requests you've used and how many you have left in your current plan. **What kind of currencies are supported?** It supports hundreds of global currencies. You can ask your agent to list all available symbols and names to see what's included. **Is the data real-time?** Yes, the Connector pulls the most recent exchange rates available from the Open Exchange Rates service to ensure your agent has the latest information. **Can I see exchange rates for a specific date in the past?** Yes! Use the `get_historical_rates` tool by providing the date in YYYY-MM-DD format. The agent will return the rates as they were on that specific day. **How do I get a list of all supported currency names and symbols?** Simply run the `list_currencies` tool. It will provide a complete dictionary of currency codes (like USD, EUR, BRL) and their full names. **Can I track currency trends over a specific period?** Yes, the `get_time_series` tool allows you to fetch historical rates between a start and end date, making it easy to analyze fluctuations over time.