Wednesday, the leu’s rate was 4.5317 versus the euro.
Against the US dollar, the leu’s indicative won 0.8% on the day to 3.4522 units.
The leu opened up at 4.522/4.523 per euro, from 4.527/4.5275 per euro at Wednesday close. It further appreciated, fueled by a growing demand for hard currency.
In the money market, overnight rates were flat at 5%-5.5% a year.