Access Palladium Continuous Contract (PA00) prices via RESTful API

Access Palladium Continuous Contract (PA00) Prices via RESTful API

In the ever-evolving landscape of metals trading, the Palladium Continuous Contract (PA00) stands out as a crucial asset for investors and developers alike. With the rise of automotive technology innovation, environmental solutions, and smart manufacturing, the demand for palladium has surged. This blog post delves into the intricacies of accessing palladium prices through the Metals-API, exploring its capabilities, features, and how it empowers developers to create next-generation applications.

About Palladium (XPD)

Palladium, represented by the symbol XPD, is a precious metal that plays a pivotal role in various industries, particularly in automotive technology. As the automotive sector shifts towards cleaner energy solutions, palladium is increasingly utilized in catalytic converters, which help reduce harmful emissions. This innovation not only supports environmental sustainability but also drives the demand for palladium in digital supply chains and smart manufacturing processes.

The integration of technology in the palladium market has transformed how businesses operate. Real-time data access allows manufacturers to optimize their production processes, ensuring that they can respond swiftly to market fluctuations. The Metals-API provides developers with the tools needed to harness this data, enabling them to build applications that can track prices, analyze trends, and make informed decisions.

API Description

The Metals-API is a powerful tool designed to provide real-time and historical data on various metals, including palladium. With its RESTful architecture, the API allows developers to seamlessly integrate metals data into their applications. This API is not just about fetching prices; it represents a transformative potential for businesses looking to leverage real-time metals data for competitive advantage.

One of the key features of the Metals-API is its ability to deliver data in a structured JSON format, making it easy for developers to parse and utilize the information. The API supports a wide range of endpoints, each designed to cater to specific needs, from retrieving the latest rates to accessing historical data dating back to 2019.

Key Features and Endpoints

The Metals-API offers a variety of endpoints that provide developers with the flexibility to access the data they need. Here are some of the most notable features:

Latest Rates Endpoint: This endpoint returns real-time exchange rate data for palladium and other metals. Depending on your subscription plan, updates can occur every 60 minutes or even every 10 minutes, ensuring you have the most current information at your fingertips.
Historical Rates Endpoint: Access historical rates for palladium dating back to 2019. By appending a specific date to your query, you can retrieve past prices and analyze trends over time.
Bid And Ask Endpoint: This feature allows you to retrieve real-time bid and ask prices for palladium, providing insights into market dynamics and helping traders make informed decisions.
Convert Endpoint: The API includes a currency conversion feature, enabling users to convert amounts from one metal to another or to/from USD. This is particularly useful for traders dealing in multiple currencies.
Time-Series Endpoint: Query the API for daily historical rates between two dates of your choice, allowing for in-depth analysis of price movements over time.
Fluctuation Endpoint: Track how palladium prices fluctuate on a day-to-day basis, providing insights into market volatility and helping traders strategize accordingly.
Carat Endpoint: Retrieve information about gold rates by carat, which can be useful for jewelers and investors in precious metals.
Lowest/Highest Price Endpoint: Query the API to get the lowest and highest prices for palladium over a specified period, aiding in market analysis.
Open/High/Low/Close (OHLC) Price Endpoint: This endpoint provides open, high, low, and close prices for palladium, essential for technical analysis.
Historical LME Endpoint: Access historical rates for LME symbols dating back to 2008, allowing for comprehensive market research.
API Key: Your unique API key is required to access the API, ensuring secure and authorized usage.
API Response: The API delivers exchange rates relative to USD by default, with all data returned in a structured format for easy integration.
Available Endpoints: The Metals-API features 14 different endpoints, each providing unique functionalities to cater to various user needs.
Supported Symbols Endpoint: This constantly updated endpoint returns all available currencies, ensuring you have the latest information at your disposal.
News Endpoint: Retrieve the latest news articles related to various metals, keeping you informed about market trends and developments.

List of Symbols

The Metals-API provides access to a comprehensive range of metal symbols. For a complete list of all supported symbols and their specifications, refer to the Metals-API Supported Symbols page.

API Endpoint Examples and Responses

Understanding how to interact with the Metals-API is crucial for developers. Below are examples of various endpoints and their corresponding JSON responses:

Latest Rates Endpoint

Get real-time exchange rates for all available metals.

{
"success": true,
"timestamp": 1771459713,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2026-02-19",
"rates": {
"XAU": 0.000482,
"XAG": 0.03815,
"XPT": 0.000912,
"XPD": 0.000744,
"XCU": 0.294118,
"XAL": 0.434783,
"XNI": 0.142857,
"XZN": 0.344828
},
"unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Historical Rates Endpoint

Access historical exchange rates for any date since 1999.

{
"success": true,
"timestamp": 1771373313,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2026-02-18",
"rates": {
"XAU": 0.000485,
"XAG": 0.03825,
"XPT": 0.000915,
"XPD": 0.000748
},
"unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Time-series Endpoint

Get exchange rates for a specific time period.

{
"success": true,
"timeseries": true,
"start_date": "2026-02-12",
"end_date": "2026-02-19",
"base": "USD",
"rates": {
"2026-02-12": {
"XAU": 0.000485,
"XAG": 0.03825,
"XPT": 0.000915
},
"2026-02-14": {
"XAU": 0.000483,
"XAG": 0.0382,
"XPT": 0.000913
},
"2026-02-19": {
"XAU": 0.000482,
"XAG": 0.03815,
"XPT": 0.000912
}
},
"unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Convert Endpoint

Convert any amount from one metal to another or to/from USD.

{
"success": true,
"query": {
"from": "USD",
"to": "XAU",
"amount": 1000
},
"info": {
"timestamp": 1771459713,
"rate": 0.000482
},
"result": 0.482,
"unit": "troy ounces"
}

Fluctuation Endpoint

Track rate fluctuations between two dates.

{
"success": true,
"fluctuation": true,
"start_date": "2026-02-12",
"end_date": "2026-02-19",
"base": "USD",
"rates": {
"XAU": {
"start_rate": 0.000485,
"end_rate": 0.000482,
"change": -3.0e-6,
"change_pct": -0.62
},
"XAG": {
"start_rate": 0.03825,
"end_rate": 0.03815,
"change": -0.0001,
"change_pct": -0.26
},
"XPT": {
"start_rate": 0.000915,
"end_rate": 0.000912,
"change": -3.0e-6,
"change_pct": -0.33
}
},
"unit": "per troy ounce"
}

OHLC (Open/High/Low/Close) Endpoint

Get OHLC data for a specific time period.

{
"success": true,
"timestamp": 1771459713,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2026-02-19",
"rates": {
"XAU": {
"open": 0.000485,
"high": 0.000487,
"low": 0.000481,
"close": 0.000482
},
"XAG": {
"open": 0.03825,
"high": 0.0383,
"low": 0.0381,
"close": 0.03815
},
"XPT": {
"open": 0.000915,
"high": 0.000918,
"low": 0.00091,
"close": 0.000912
}
},
"unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Bid/Ask Endpoint

Get current bid and ask prices for metals.

{
"success": true,
"timestamp": 1771459713,
"base": "USD",
"date": "2026-02-19",
"rates": {
"XAU": {
"bid": 0.000481,
"ask": 0.000483,
"spread": 2.0e-6
},
"XAG": {
"bid": 0.0381,
"ask": 0.0382,
"spread": 0.0001
},
"XPT": {
"bid": 0.000911,
"ask": 0.000913,
"spread": 2.0e-6
}
},
"unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Conclusion

The Metals-API serves as a vital resource for developers and businesses looking to leverage real-time palladium pricing data. By providing access to a wide range of endpoints, including the latest rates, historical data, and conversion capabilities, the API empowers users to make informed decisions in a rapidly changing market. Whether you are involved in automotive technology, environmental solutions, or smart manufacturing, integrating the Metals-API into your applications can enhance your operational efficiency and market responsiveness.

For more information on how to get started with the Metals-API, visit the Metals-API Documentation and explore the Metals-API Supported Symbols page to understand the full range of available data. Embrace the future of metals trading with the power of real-time data at your fingertips.

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Access Palladium Continuous Contract (PA00) prices via RESTful API