# OpenExchangeAPI MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > OpenExchangeAPI lets your AI agent pull real-time and historical exchange rates for over 200 currencies. It handles instant conversions and provides time-series data to help you audit past trends or manage international budgets without switching between tabs. ## Overview - **Category:** money-moves - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_YUF8nCgGdREPWLe5t5rKSL1WCH1IdwVhxBcNmIXr/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** currency-conversion, exchange-rates, financial-data, real-time-rates, forex, historical-data ## Description OpenExchangeAPI turns your AI client into a real-time financial analyst capable of handling complex currency data on demand. Instead of hunting through different finance websites or manually calculating conversions for international payments, you can just ask your agent for the numbers. It handles the heavy lifting of pulling live market rates, checking what a currency was worth on a specific date, and mapping out performance over time. If you're managing a global storefront or conducting deep market research, this Connector ensures your data is grounded in current market reality. You'll find it's a core part of the Vinkius catalog, making it easy to plug into your existing workflow so you can stop copy-pasting numbers and start making faster decisions based on accurate data. ## Tools ### convert_currency Change an amount from one currency to another. It is great for quick price checks across different regions. ### get_latest_rates Pull the current exchange rates for a specific base currency. Use this to see how a currency is performing right now. ### get_rate_time_series Get historical rates over a specific period. This helps you see trends rather than just single data points. ### get_api_usage Check your current API usage and plan details. Use this to keep an eye on your research budget. ### list_supported_currencies Get a full list of all supported currency codes and names. It helps you know exactly what your agent can access. ### get_historical_rates Get exchange rates for a specific date. This is perfect for auditing past financial valuations. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` What's the current rate for EUR to USD? ``` **Response:** ``` The current exchange rate for EUR to USD is 1.08. This means 1 Euro is worth 1.08 US Dollars. Would you like me to convert a specific amount for you? ``` **Prompt:** ``` How much was 500 GBP worth in USD on December 1st, 2022? ``` **Response:** ``` On December 1, 2022, 1 GBP was worth approximately 1.22 USD. Therefore, 500 GBP would have been worth about 610.00 USD. ``` **Prompt:** ``` Show me the trend for USD to JPY over the last 30 days. ``` **Response:** ``` I've pulled the time series for USD to JPY. Over the last 30 days, the rate has fluctuated between 148.50 and 151.20, showing a slight upward trend. | Period | Avg Rate | | :--- | :--- | | Week 1 | 149.10 | | Week 2 | 150.20 | | Week 3 | 150.80 | | Week 4 | 151.10 | ``` ## Capabilities ### Pull live rates for 200+ currencies Get the current exchange rates for any major or minor currency instantly. ### Convert any currency pair Perform instant conversions between any two currencies for quick pricing checks. ### Look up historical rates Retrieve the exact exchange rate for any specific date in the past. ### Track currency performance Query time series data to see how a currency has moved over a chosen period. ### Check API usage limits Monitor your current plan details and usage to stay within your budget. ### List supported currencies Get a full list of every currency code and name the Connector can access. ## Use Cases ### Price a product for a UK customer An e-commerce manager asks the agent to convert a USD price to GBP using convert_currency to set a storefront price accurately. ### Audit a 2020 transaction A financial analyst asks for the USD/JPY rate on a specific date from 2020 using get_historical_rates to verify an old invoice. ### Analyze currency trends A forex trader asks the agent to pull a time series for the last six months using get_rate_time_series to identify a trend. ### Check budget limits An operations lead asks for the current API usage via get_api_usage to make sure the team stays under their monthly cap. ## Benefits - Stop manual lookups by using get_latest_rates to pull live data instantly for any currency pair. - Audit past financial trends accurately with get_historical_rates for any specific date in your records. - Manage international budgets faster using convert_currency for instant conversions across different regions. - Visualize performance over time by pulling data with get_rate_time_series to spot market trends. - Stay within your limits by monitoring your research budget with get_api_usage to avoid overages. - Save time on research by using list_supported_currencies to see all available options in one place. ## How It Works The bottom line is you get instant, accurate global currency data directly inside your AI chat. 1. Subscribe to the OpenExchangeAPI MCP on Vinkius. 2. Add your Open Exchange Rates App ID to the configuration settings. 3. Ask your agent to perform conversions or look up rates in natural language. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Can OpenExchangeAPI help me with international shipping costs?** Yes. You can use it to convert your base currency into any destination currency to get a more accurate estimate of shipping costs in local terms. **How many currencies does OpenExchangeAPI support?** It provides access to exchange rates for over 200 different currencies, covering most global markets. **Can I use OpenExchangeAPI to check historical rates?** Yes. You can ask your agent to look up the exchange rate for any specific date in the past to audit old transactions. **Does OpenExchangeAPI work for real-time data?** Yes. It pulls the latest available market rates so your agent always has up-to-date information for your current tasks. **Is OpenExchangeAPI good for e-commerce?** It is perfect for e-commerce. You can quickly verify conversion rates to ensure your international prices are correct. **How do I see my API limits with OpenExchangeAPI?** Your agent can check your current usage and plan details directly to make sure you stay within your allowed limits. **How do I find my OpenExchange App ID?** Log in to your [**Open Exchange Rates dashboard**](https://openexchangerates.org/login), and you will find your App ID on the home page. Copy and paste it below. **Does it support historical data?** Yes. The `get_historical_rates` tool allows you to retrieve the official closing rates for any date since 1999. **Can the agent perform currency conversions?** Yes. The `convert_currency` tool calculates the conversion between two currencies based on the latest market data instantly.