The leu opened at 4.4195/4.4225 per euro, from 4.4125 to the euro at Wednesday close.
The national currency traded between a high of 4.421 versus the euro and a low of 4.4318 per euro Thursday morning, amid average volumes.
The leu depreciated against the euro during the night, trading above 4.43 units, most likely due to foreign investors selling lei amid decline on international markets.
Wednesday, the central bank’s reference lost 0.06% on the day to 4.4137 units. Against the US dollar, the leu’s indicative lost 0.08% on the day to 3.4901 units.
In the money market, overnight rates fell to 2%-2.5% Thursday morning, from 2.23%-2.73% a year Wednesday.