Connector Details
Type
Virtual machines, Single VM , BYOL
Runs on
Google Compute Engine
Last Update
24 October, 2024
Category
Frankfurter Connector
Overview
The Frankfurter Connector provides a RESTful interface to access real-time and historical foreign exchange rate data sourced from the European Central Bank (ECB). This connector enables applications to retrieve the latest rates, query historical data by date or range, and list supported currencies. It is ideal for financial applications, currency converters, data visualization dashboards, and analytical tools.
Integration Overview
The Frankfurter Connector offers the following integration points for retrieving currency exchange data:
Supported Integration Action Points
- Get Latest Rates – Retrieve current exchange rates for all or selected currencies.
- Get Rates by Date – Retrieve exchange rates for a specific historical date.
- Get Rates by Date Range – Retrieve historical exchange rates for a specified period.
- Get Supported Currencies – List all available currency codes and descriptions.
Detailed Integration Documentation
Get Latest Rates
| Operation ID | getLatestRates |
| Endpoint | /latest |
| Parameters |
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| Purpose | Retrieves the most recent available exchange rates. |
| Output | JSON object containing base currency, date, and rates. |
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Get Rates by Date
| Operation ID | getRatesByDate |
| Endpoint | /{date} |
| Parameters |
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| Purpose | Retrieves official ECB exchange rates for a specific date. |
| Output | JSON object with rates for the given day. |
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Get Rates by Date Range
| Operation ID | getRatesByDateRange |
| Endpoint | /{start}..{end} |
| Parameters |
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| Purpose | Returns exchange rates over a defined period. |
| Output | JSON object with rates keyed by date. |
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Get Supported Currencies
| Operation ID | getSupportedCurrencies |
| Endpoint | /currencies |
| Parameters |
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| Purpose | Lists all currency codes and their full names supported by the API. |
| Output | JSON object mapping currency codes to descriptions. |
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Workflow Creation with the Connector
Example Workflow: Currency Conversion Dashboard
| Feature | Description |
| Get Supported Currencies | Call getSupportedCurrencies to populate currency dropdown menus. |
| Fetch Latest Rates | Use getLatestRates to show today’s rates for the selected base currency. |
| View Historical Data | Call getRatesByDate for past days or getRatesByDateRange to display trends. |
| Update in Real-Time | Schedule periodic calls to /latest to refresh rates. |
Pricing
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