Retrieve Patna Silver (PATN-XAG) prices with our API documentation

In the ever-evolving landscape of financial technology, the ability to access real-time data is paramount for developers and businesses alike. One such valuable resource is the Patna Silver (PATN-XAG) prices, which can be retrieved through the innovative Metals-API. This API provides a comprehensive suite of tools for accessing metal prices, including silver, gold, platinum, and palladium, enabling developers to create applications that leverage real-time market data.

Metals-API Information

About Silver (XAG)

Silver, represented by the symbol XAG, is not just a precious metal used for jewelry and investment; it plays a crucial role in various industrial applications. From electronics to solar panels, silver's unique properties make it indispensable in modern manufacturing. The integration of technology in the production of silver has led to innovations that enhance efficiency and reduce waste. Smart manufacturing techniques, powered by data analytics and IoT, allow for real-time monitoring of silver production, ensuring optimal output and quality.

Moreover, the digital market analysis of silver prices is critical for investors and manufacturers alike. Understanding market trends and fluctuations can provide insights into future pricing, helping stakeholders make informed decisions. The Metals-API empowers developers to tap into this wealth of information, facilitating the creation of applications that can analyze and predict market movements.

API Description

The Metals-API is designed to provide developers with real-time access to metal prices, including silver. This API is a transformative tool that enables the development of next-generation applications by offering capabilities such as:

• Real-time exchange rate data
• Historical price analysis
• Bid and ask price retrieval
• Currency conversion
• Time-series data for trend analysis
• Fluctuation tracking
• Open, high, low, and close (OHLC) price data
• Access to news related to metals

With the Metals-API Documentation, developers can easily navigate through the various endpoints and understand how to implement them effectively in their applications.

Key Features and Endpoints

The Metals-API offers several key features that enhance its usability and functionality:

Latest Rates Endpoint

Depending on your subscription plan, the API's latest rates endpoint returns real-time exchange rate data updated every 60 minutes, every 10 minutes, or even more frequently. This allows developers to access the most current prices for silver and other metals.

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1761699667,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-10-29",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": 0.000482,
        "XAG": 0.03815,
        "XPT": 0.000912,
        "XPD": 0.000744
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Historical Rates Endpoint

Access historical rates for most currencies dating back to 2019. This endpoint allows developers to query the API for historical rates by appending a specific date, enabling comprehensive market analysis.

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1761613267,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-10-28",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": 0.000485,
        "XAG": 0.03825,
        "XPT": 0.000915
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Bid And Ask Endpoint

The Bid and Ask endpoint is a powerful feature that enables developers to retrieve real-time bid and ask prices for silver and other metals. This information is crucial for traders looking to make informed decisions based on current market conditions.

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1761699667,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-10-29",
    "rates": {
        "XAG": {
            "bid": 0.0381,
            "ask": 0.0382,
            "spread": 0.0001
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Convert Endpoint

The Metals-API includes a separate currency conversion endpoint, which can be used to convert any amount from one metal to another or to/from USD. This feature is particularly useful for applications that require real-time conversion rates.

{
    "success": true,
    "query": {
        "from": "USD",
        "to": "XAU",
        "amount": 1000
    },
    "info": {
        "timestamp": 1761699667,
        "rate": 0.000482
    },
    "result": 0.482,
    "unit": "troy ounces"
}

Time-Series Endpoint

The time-series endpoint allows developers to query the API for daily historical rates between two dates of their choice. This is invaluable for trend analysis and forecasting.

{
    "success": true,
    "timeseries": true,
    "start_date": "2025-10-22",
    "end_date": "2025-10-29",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "2025-10-22": {
            "XAG": 0.03825
        },
        "2025-10-29": {
            "XAG": 0.03815
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Fluctuation Endpoint

Using the fluctuation endpoint, developers can retrieve information about how silver prices fluctuate on a day-to-day basis. This feature is essential for understanding market volatility.

{
    "success": true,
    "fluctuation": true,
    "start_date": "2025-10-22",
    "end_date": "2025-10-29",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "XAG": {
            "start_rate": 0.03825,
            "end_rate": 0.03815,
            "change": -0.0001,
            "change_pct": -0.26
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Open/High/Low/Close (OHLC) Price Endpoint

The OHLC endpoint provides developers with the open, high, low, and close prices for silver over a specified time period. This data is crucial for traders looking to analyze market trends.

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1761699667,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-10-29",
    "rates": {
        "XAG": {
            "open": 0.03825,
            "high": 0.0383,
            "low": 0.0381,
            "close": 0.03815
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Historical LME Endpoint

The historical LME endpoint provides access to historical rates for LME symbols, dating back to 2008. This endpoint is particularly useful for developers working with industrial metals.

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 Response and Field Meanings

Understanding the API response is crucial for developers. Each response contains fields such as success, timestamp, base, date, and rates. The success field indicates whether the request was successful, while the timestamp provides the exact time of the response. The base field indicates the base currency, and the date field shows the date of the rates provided. The rates field contains the actual exchange rates for the requested metals.

Conclusion

The Metals-API is a powerful tool for developers looking to integrate real-time metal pricing data into their applications. With features such as the latest rates endpoint, historical rates, bid and ask prices, and more, this API provides a comprehensive solution for accessing and analyzing metal prices. By leveraging the capabilities of the Metals-API, developers can create innovative applications that enhance market analysis and decision-making processes.

For more information on how to get started with the Metals-API, visit the Metals-API Documentation and explore the various endpoints available. Whether you are developing a trading platform, a market analysis tool, or a financial application, the Metals-API offers the data and functionality you need to succeed.