The leu opened at 4.289/4.291to the euro, compared to 4.2495/4.296 at closing Friday.
Within the first hour, the leu saw some insignificant oscillation and, at around 10:00 local time (GMT0800), it was trading at 4.288/4.290 to the euro.
The central bank set Friday the leu’s reference at 4.2912 per euro, the strongest rate in three months. Against the US dollar, the leu’s indicative won 0.3% on the day to 3.2837 units.
On the money market, overnight rates rose to 5.75%-6.25% a year, from 3.99%-4.49% a year, as banks are making their minimum required reserves.