vs Dukascopy

Dukascopy historical data
without the prep weekend

If your workflow starts with raw Dukascopy-style files, the hard part is downloading, parsing, aggregating, validating, and proving coverage. HistoricalFX sells the audited OHLCV packaging layer for buyers who want inspectable Parquet files before backtesting. For Dukascopy historical data API or Dukascopy historical data download searches, use this page to decide whether raw source access or packaged research bars fit the job.

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API/download decision path

Dukascopy access is only the first step

A raw historical-data source can be the right choice when you need tick-level control and have engineering time. The commercial question is whether you want to own every downstream step: source retrieval, parser maintenance, OHLCV aggregation, timestamp normalization, duplicate checks, gap reporting, packaging, and repeatable refreshes.

Use raw Dukascopy-style data when

  • You need tick-level spread or microstructure work.
  • You can maintain download, parsing, and aggregation scripts.
  • You can tolerate source-level gaps and document them yourself.

Use HistoricalFX when

  • You need backtest-ready OHLCV bars, not raw tick research.
  • You want Parquet files with coverage facts visible before purchase.
  • You want sample validation before choosing a paid bundle or audit.
Full bundle rows
300.4M
Coverage folders
74
Parquet files
518
Major-8 QA blockers
0

Major-8 release proof: 8 pairs, 56 files, 79,042,363 rows,0 structural blockers, and 51 files with visible source-observed gap caveats.

The Dukascopy download process

With Dukascopy

  1. 1Download or request raw source files across the pairs and years you need
  2. 2Write scripts to parse, normalize, and align the source format
  3. 3Aggregate ticks into OHLCV bars
  4. 4Audit gaps, bad rows, duplicate timestamps, and timezone assumptions
  5. 5Repeat for each pair and timeframe
Time to first backtest:
Hours to days

With Historical FX

  1. 1Start from audited Parquet OHLCV files
  2. 2Load into pandas, DuckDB, R, or your backtest pipeline
  3. 3Inspect coverage reports before choosing test ranges
Time to first backtest:
Sample-first

Feature comparison

FeatureDukascopyHistorical FX
PriceFree$15-$129
Data formatRaw tick data (binary)Audited OHLCV Parquet
Ready to useRequires processingSample and coverage first
Download method1000s of small filesPackaged release ZIPs
Data cleaningManualQA reports and caveats
TimeframesBuild your own7 pre-built (M1-Weekly)
Your time valueHours of setupLess setup before research

Which is right for you?

Use Dukascopy if you...

  • -Need actual tick-level data for spread analysis
  • -Have time to build data processing pipelines
  • -Want to research market microstructure
  • -Have zero budget for data

Use Historical FX if you...

  • Want fewer download, conversion, and QA steps before a backtest
  • Value your time over rebuilding a source-data pipeline
  • Need OHLCV bars plus visible coverage and caveat reporting
  • Do not want to handle tick aggregation and release packaging yourself
74
Verified symbols
300.4M
Audited rows
QA
Coverage report
7
Timeframes

Save hours of data prep

Download the sample, inspect coverage, then decide whether you need the Major-8 kit, a full bundle, or a scoped data-prep audit for your own Dukascopy-style source workflow.

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Common questions

Is Dukascopy data better quality?
Dukascopy is a strong raw source, especially when you need tick-level files. Our product is the packaged OHLCV workflow: cleaned Parquet files, derived timeframes, and coverage reports for buyers who do not want to build that pipeline themselves.
Why pay when Dukascopy is free?
Raw source material still has to be downloaded, parsed, normalized, aggregated, checked, and packaged. HistoricalFX sells the workflow layer and proof artifacts around audited OHLCV releases.
Can I get tick data from you?
The live paid delivery is OHLCV bars, not a tick-data product. If your research specifically requires tick-level spread or microstructure analysis, use a tick source and consider a custom data-prep audit.
What formats do you support?
Parquet is the live paid delivery format. CSV and MT4/MT5 conversion files are being rebuilt and are not sold until matching delivery artifacts are uploaded.