Currency Switcher

The Currency Switcher Settings panel allows you to enable automatic currency conversion on your website using exchange rates fetched from a trusted external source (Open Exchange Rates).

API Configuration

To activate the currency switcher, you need to connect the theme to the Open Exchange Rates API. Follow these steps:

1. API Key:
   Enter your API key in the dedicated field. You can get a free key by clicking the Get API Key button and registering on openexchangerates.org.
2. Update Interval:
   Select how frequently the exchange rates should be updated:
   • Hourly
   • Daily
   • Weekly
3. Save Settings:
   Click the Save Settings button to confirm and activate your configuration.

Note: The API must be connected for the switcher to work. The current status is shown at the top under "API Status".

Status Indicators

• API Status: Shows whether the API is currently connected.
• Exchange Rates: Number of exchange rates stored.
• Last Update: Indicates the most recent update time.
• Update Interval: Reflects the frequency you've set for automatic updates.

How It Works

This section explains the underlying system logic and benefits:

• API Integration:
  Connects to Open Exchange Rates to fetch real-time conversion data.
• Automatic Updates:
  Ensures exchange rates are refreshed at the selected interval using WordPress cron jobs.
• Local Storage:
  Rates are stored locally in your database for faster access and lower API usage.
• Currency Switching:
  Lets users view property prices in their preferred currency with accurate, real-time conversion.