The local currency opened at 4.4 to the euro and ranged between a high of 4.4005 per euro and a low of 4.4148 per euro, in a quiet market.
The central bank set the leu’s reference at 4.4109 versus the euro, slightly stronger on the day. Against the US dollar, the leu’s indicative won 0.2% to 3.3208 units.
In the money market, overnight rates were at 0.5%-1% a year.