The leu closed at 4.405/4.408 to the euro, versus 4.405/4.412 to the euro in the previous day.
The currency opened flat against the euro and edged lower in early action, trading near 4.41 per euro. In the afternoon, the leu returned below 4.41 units, amid a quiet market.
The central bank set the leu’s reference at 4.4106 to the euro, the highest rate since end-April 2012. Against the US dollar, the leu’s reference gained 0.9% on the day to 3.3608 units.
In the money market, overnight rates were at 5.3%-5.8% a year, little changed on the day.