Understand Lanthanum (LTH) Historical Prices using this API

Metals-API Overview

Metals-API is a powerful tool that offers real-time and historical data for various metals, including Lanthanum. This API is designed for developers who require accurate and timely information to build next-generation applications. By leveraging the capabilities of the Metals-API, developers can integrate advanced data analytics, smart technology, and innovative solutions into their projects.

About Lanthanum (LTH)

API Capabilities

Latest Rates Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1754978571,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-12",
    "rates": {
        "LTH": 0.000482
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Historical Rates Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1754892171,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-11",
    "rates": {
        "LTH": 0.000485
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Bid and Ask Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1754978571,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-12",
    "rates": {
        "LTH": {
            "bid": 0.000481,
            "ask": 0.000483,
            "spread": 2.0e-6
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Convert Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "query": {
        "from": "USD",
        "to": "LTH",
        "amount": 1000
    },
    "info": {
        "timestamp": 1754978571,
        "rate": 0.000482
    },
    "result": 0.482,
    "unit": "troy ounces"
}

Time-Series Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timeseries": true,
    "start_date": "2025-08-05",
    "end_date": "2025-08-12",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "2025-08-05": {
            "LTH": 0.000485
        },
        "2025-08-12": {
            "LTH": 0.000482
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Fluctuation Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "fluctuation": true,
    "start_date": "2025-08-05",
    "end_date": "2025-08-12",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "LTH": {
            "start_rate": 0.000485,
            "end_rate": 0.000482,
            "change": -3.0e-6,
            "change_pct": -0.62
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

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

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1754978571,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-12",
    "rates": {
        "LTH": {
            "open": 0.000485,
            "high": 0.000487,
            "low": 0.000481,
            "close": 0.000482
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Historical LME Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1754892171,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-11",
    "rates": {
        "LTH": 0.000485
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Understanding API Responses

success field indicates whether the API call was successful, while the timestamp field provides the time of the response. The base field indicates the currency used for the rates, and the rates object contains the actual pricing information for Lanthanum and other metals.

Common Use Cases

• Building trading platforms that require real-time pricing data.
• Creating analytical tools that forecast metal prices based on historical data.
• Integrating pricing data into financial applications for investment analysis.

Performance Optimization and Best Practices

Security Considerations

Conclusion

Metals-API Documentation and explore the Metals-API Supported Symbols for a comprehensive list of available metals. Visit the Metals-API Website to learn more about the capabilities of this powerful API.