The national currency closed at 4.2337 units against the Swiss franc, stronger than the reference rate of 4.2438 units set by the Romanian central bank Friday at noon.
Against the US dollar, the leu closed at 3.9271 units, weaker than the reference rate of 3.9157 units set by the Romanian central bank Friday at noon.
The Swiss franc touched record highs on the Romanian market starting January 15, after it gained nearly 30% against the euro following the Swiss National Bank’s decision to scrap the minimum exchange rate ceiling against the euro.
In the money market, overnight rates were at 0.22%-0.63% a year Friday, from 0.23%-0.65% a year Thursday.