# Exchange Rates API MCP > Exchange Rates API MCP gives your AI agent direct access to real-time and historical foreign exchange data for over 170 currencies. Need to convert a price from Euros to Japanese Yen or track how the Pound fluctuated last quarter? This MCP handles complex currency math, providing instant conversions, top market rates (USD, GBP, JPY, CAD), and granular historical records dating back to 1999. ## Overview - **Category:** data-analytics - **Price:** Free - **Tags:** currency-conversion, foreign-exchange, market-data, historical-rates, real-time-api, financial-data ## Description Need to know what a global price tag means in your local currency right now? This MCP connects your AI agent directly to reliable foreign exchange data. You can ask for the latest rates against any base currency or pull up how currencies behaved on a specific day years ago. It's perfect if you run e-commerce across borders, need to audit financial reports, or just want to calculate quick conversions in chat. The system handles complex calculations instantly. When your agent needs this kind of reliable market data, it pulls the info through Vinkius and delivers clear answers—no spreadsheets, no manual lookups needed. You can perform instant conversions using official reference rates, get top global market summaries, or even track how a currency value trended across an entire time period. ## Tools ### convert_currency_amount Converts a specific amount of money from one listed currency to another. ### get_currency_fluctuation_data Retrieves data showing how a currency's value moved day-to-day over time. ### get_historical_exchange_rates Pulls the exchange rates for any specific date you name, regardless of when it was. ### get_latest_exchange_rates Gets the most recent reference rates available for global currencies right now. ### get_exchange_rate_timeseries Fetches a range of daily historical exchange rates across an entire specified time period. ### get_top_market_rates Retrieves the latest, high-level rates for major global currencies like USD, GBP, JPY, and CAD. ### list_supported_currencies Shows a list of all currency symbols and names that this MCP can handle. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` What is the current exchange rate for USD and GBP relative to EUR? ``` **Response:** ``` The latest exchange rates relative to EUR are: **USD: 1.085** and **GBP: 0.854**. Would you like to see the rates for other major currencies? ``` **Prompt:** ``` Convert 1500 EUR to JPY. ``` **Response:** ``` Based on the latest reference rate (1 EUR = 162.45 JPY), **1,500 EUR** converts to **243,675 JPY**. Should I check the historical rate for this conversion from last month? ``` **Prompt:** ``` Get historical rates for January 1st, 2020. ``` **Response:** ``` On January 1st, 2020, the exchange rates relative to EUR were: **USD: 1.121**, **GBP: 0.846**, and **JPY: 121.75**. Would you like to see the full list of currencies for this date? ``` ## Capabilities ### Calculate Conversions Converts any given amount from one supported currency to another. ### Check Current Market Values Retrieves the most up-to-date exchange rates for global currencies relative to a base currency. ### Analyze Historical Trends Accesses detailed rate data for any specific date or entire time range in the past. ### Monitor Fluctuation Data Pulls reports showing how a currency's value changed day by day over time. ### Identify Global Benchmarks Gets the latest reference rates for top global market currencies like USD, GBP, JPY, and CAD. ## Use Cases ### Adjusting Pricing for a New Market An e-commerce manager needs to set pricing for Japan. Instead of manually looking up conversion rates, they ask their agent: 'What is the current rate for USD to JPY?' The agent uses `get_latest_exchange_rates` and returns the precise value instantly. ### Auditing an Old Financial Report A financial analyst needs to adjust a report from 2019. They tell their agent: 'Get me the exchange rate for GBP on October 15th, 2019.' The agent uses `get_historical_exchange_rates` and provides the exact figure needed. ### Planning a Multi-Country Promotion An operations team needs to know if a currency is stable enough for a large investment. They ask their agent to use `get_currency_fluctuation_data` over the last quarter, getting immediate insight into risk. ### Quick Budget Checks A user needs to know if 1500 Euros is enough for a trip to Brazil. They simply ask their agent: 'Convert 1500 EUR to BRL.' The agent uses `convert_currency_amount` and gives the accurate, up-to-date figure. ## Benefits - Instant Conversion: Instead of opening a separate calculator, you can just ask your agent to 'Convert 500 EUR to JPY,' and it handles the math instantly using the `convert_currency_amount` tool. - Deep Historical Insights: You don't have to guess. Use `get_historical_exchange_rates` or `get_exchange_rate_timeseries` to pull exact rates for any past date, perfect for financial audits. - Know the Big Picture: Quickly check the latest benchmarks using `get_top_market_rates`. This gives you a snapshot of major global currency movements without needing a full report. - Track Changes Over Time: The `get_currency_fluctuation_data` tool lets you see if a currency has been stable or volatile over months, which is crucial for risk assessment. - Global Listing Support: Need to know what currencies are supported? Just run `list_supported_currencies` and get the full list of options available. ## How It Works The bottom line is that your AI client handles all the complex API calls; you just ask a question like talking to an expert analyst. 1. Connect your preferred AI client to this MCP using an access key. 2. Ask your agent a specific question—for example, 'What was the USD rate on January 1st, 2020?' 3. Your agent uses the tool, pulls the historical data, and presents you with the clear answer in conversation. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Can the Exchange Rates API MCP convert currency amounts?** Yes, absolutely. You can use the `convert_currency_amount` tool to instantly calculate how much one amount is worth in another currency. **How far back can I check rates using the Exchange Rates API MCP?** The MCP supports retrieving historical data dating all the way back to 1999. You just need to specify the date or time period you're interested in. **Do I need to know the currency codes for this MCP?** No. If you aren't sure which currencies are available, you can run `list_supported_currencies` first to see all options supported by the tool. **What is better: `get_latest_exchange_rates` or `get_top_market_rates`?** Use `get_top_market_rates` if you only care about a select list of major currencies (USD, GBP, JPY, CAD). Use `get_latest_exchange_rates` when you need the current rates for a broader selection of global currencies. **Can I track how currency values changed over months using Exchange Rates API MCP?** Yes. You can use either `get_exchange_rate_timeseries` to define an exact start and end date range, or you can request general fluctuation data with `get_currency_fluctuation_data`.