Basis Calculator

Basis Calculator MCP Connector for Claude

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Calculate and analyze commodity basis by comparing local physical prices against exchange futures.

3 tools Official Updated Jun 28, 2026 Official Vinkius Partner

The Basis Calculator MCP server provides AI agents with specialized tools to determine market parity for commodities. Using calculate_current_basis, agents can compute the absolute basis value and identify if a market is Above or Below Parity. The server also includes get_historical_averages to benchmark current prices against historical regional data, and get_seasonality_trend to predict basis movements during Harvest or Off-season periods.

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3 tools expose this connector's capabilities to your AI agent.

calculate_current_basis

Positive is Above Parity, negative is Below Parity. Determine the absolute basis value and its market classification based on current pricing

get_historical_averages

Retrieve hardcoded historical basis averages for specific regions and commodities

get_seasonality_trend

Identify the expected basis movement pattern for a specific period in the agricultural cycle

See how to talk to your AI agent using Basis Calculator.

Calculate the basis if the physical price is 120 and the future price is 115.

The absolute basis value is 5, which indicates a market position of Above Parity.

What is the historical average basis for Mato Grosso - Soy?

The historical average basis for Mato Grosso - Soy is retrieved from the registry to provide context.

What is the expected trend during the Harvest season?

During the Harvest season, the basis movement direction is typically identified as part of the seasonal behavior profile.

Use the `calculate_current_basis` tool by providing the local physical price and the futures contract price for the same maturity.

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