However, the leu fell 0.9% versus the US dollar and the indicative was set at 3.4265 units, the lowest rate since December 13, 2012.
The leu opened slightly down at 4.4155/4.418 per euro, from 4.413/4.4135 per euro at Monday close, but later appreciated and traded near 4.41 per euro, amid a quiet market.
In the money market, overnight rates were at 4.6%-5.1% a year, from 4.9%-5.4% a year Monday.