How do I obtain historical data?

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How do I obtain historical data?

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Published in 2025.03.28

Updated in 2025.04.07

Historical data can be downloaded from MetaTrader 4 (MT4) or MetaTrader 5 (MT5). You can use this data for chart analysis and backtesting.

Please note that there is a difference in the historical data downloaded from MT4 and MT5. On MT4, the price data is provided by MetaQuotes, while on MT5, the price data is provided by FXON.

For instructions on how to download historical data from MT4/MT5, please refer to the following link:

Download historical data

Additionally, FXON provides historical data (1-minute intervals) for all symbols to EA developers, which can be downloaded from the website. Please note that downloads are available only on PCs.

For the download procedure, please refer to the following instructions.

(i) At menu bar

Click on the product name from (1) "Trader's Market" > (2) "Historical Data" located at the top of the FXON website.

At menu bar

(ii) Download Historical Data

(1) Select the account type. (2) Search for the symbol. (3) Choose the desired year. (4) Click the download icon under the corresponding month.

If you select "All" on the far right, you can download data for the entire available period.

Download Historical Data

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