Retrieve Palladium (XPD) prices in real-time with this API

Retrieve Palladium (XPD) Prices in Real-Time with This API

In the ever-evolving landscape of precious metals trading, real-time data is paramount for making informed decisions. Palladium (XPD), a metal that has gained significant traction in automotive technology and environmental solutions, is at the forefront of this transformation. With the Metals-API, developers can access real-time Palladium prices and leverage this data to build innovative applications that enhance digital supply chains and smart manufacturing processes.

About Palladium (XPD)

Palladium is a rare precious metal that plays a crucial role in various industries, particularly in automotive technology. Its primary application is in catalytic converters, which help reduce harmful emissions from vehicles. As the automotive industry shifts towards greener technologies, the demand for Palladium has surged, making it a focal point for investors and developers alike.

Moreover, Palladium's unique properties contribute to its use in electronics, dentistry, and jewelry, showcasing its versatility. The integration of Palladium into digital supply chains and smart manufacturing processes is revolutionizing how industries operate. By utilizing real-time data from the Metals-API Documentation, developers can create applications that optimize production schedules, manage inventory, and forecast market trends.

API Description

The Metals-API provides a robust platform for accessing real-time and historical data on various metals, including Palladium. This API empowers developers to build next-generation applications that harness the power of real-time metals data. With its innovative features, the Metals-API is designed to facilitate seamless integration into existing systems, enabling businesses to make data-driven decisions.

One of the standout capabilities of the Metals-API is its ability to deliver real-time exchange rate data. Depending on your subscription plan, the API can provide updates every 60 minutes, every 10 minutes, or even more frequently. This flexibility allows developers to tailor their applications to meet specific needs, whether for trading platforms, financial analysis tools, or inventory management systems.

Key Features and Endpoints

The Metals-API offers a variety of endpoints that cater to different needs, each providing unique functionalities that can be leveraged in various applications. Here are some of the key features:

• Latest Rates Endpoint: This endpoint provides real-time exchange rate data for Palladium and other metals. The data is updated based on your subscription plan, ensuring that you always have access to the most current information.
• Historical Rates Endpoint: Access historical rates for Palladium dating back to 2019. This feature is invaluable for trend analysis and market forecasting, allowing developers to append a date to query specific historical data.
• Bid and Ask Endpoint: This powerful feature enables you to retrieve real-time bid and ask prices for Palladium, providing insights into market liquidity and pricing dynamics.
• Convert Endpoint: The Metals-API includes a currency conversion endpoint, allowing users to convert amounts from one metal to another or to/from USD. This is particularly useful for financial applications that require multi-metal transactions.
• Time-Series Endpoint: Query the API for daily historical rates between two dates of your choice. This endpoint is essential for analyzing price movements over time and understanding market volatility.
• Fluctuation Endpoint: Retrieve information about how Palladium prices fluctuate on a day-to-day basis. This feature helps in assessing market trends and making informed trading decisions.
• Carat Endpoint: For applications focused on jewelry or precious stones, the carat endpoint provides information about gold rates by carat, enhancing the API's versatility.
• Lowest/Highest Price Endpoint: Query the API to get the lowest and highest price of Palladium over a specified period, aiding in market analysis and investment strategies.
• Open/High/Low/Close (OHLC) Price Endpoint: This endpoint provides open, high, low, and close prices for Palladium, essential for traders looking to analyze market performance.
• Historical LME Endpoint: Access historical rates for LME symbols dating back to 2008, allowing for extensive market research and analysis.
• API Key: Your unique API key is essential for accessing the Metals-API. It is passed into the API base URL's access_key parameter, ensuring secure and authorized access to the data.
• API Response: The exchange rates delivered by the Metals-API are relative to USD by default, providing a consistent reference point for all users.
• Available Endpoints: The Metals-API comes with numerous endpoints, each designed to provide specific functionalities, ensuring comprehensive coverage of metals data.
• Supported Symbols Endpoint: This constantly updated endpoint returns all available currencies and metals, ensuring that developers have access to the latest information.
• Gold Price India Endpoint: Retrieve the latest gold price in India using this dedicated endpoint, which is particularly useful for regional applications.
• News Endpoint: Stay updated with the latest news articles related to various metals, providing context and insights into market movements.

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

Latest Rates Endpoint

Get real-time exchange rates for all available metals:

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1753077631,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-07-21",
    "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": 1752991231,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-07-20",
    "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": "2025-07-14",
    "end_date": "2025-07-21",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "2025-07-14": {
            "XAU": 0.000485,
            "XAG": 0.03825,
            "XPT": 0.000915
        },
        "2025-07-16": {
            "XAU": 0.000483,
            "XAG": 0.0382,
            "XPT": 0.000913
        },
        "2025-07-21": {
            "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": 1753077631,
        "rate": 0.000482
    },
    "result": 0.482,
    "unit": "troy ounces"
}

Fluctuation Endpoint

Track rate fluctuations between two dates:

{
    "success": true,
    "fluctuation": true,
    "start_date": "2025-07-14",
    "end_date": "2025-07-21",
    "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": 1753077631,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-07-21",
    "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": 1753077631,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-07-21",
    "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 is a powerful tool for developers looking to integrate real-time Palladium (XPD) pricing data into their applications. With its comprehensive range of endpoints and features, the API enables businesses to harness the power of real-time data for improved decision-making and operational efficiency. By leveraging the capabilities of the Metals-API, developers can create innovative solutions that address the challenges of modern industries, from automotive technology to environmental sustainability.

For more information on how to get started with the Metals-API, refer to the Metals-API Documentation and explore the extensive list of supported symbols on the Metals-API Supported Symbols page. Embrace the future of metals trading with real-time data at your fingertips!