Against the US dollar, however, the leu retreated to 3.2771 units, the lowest rate since December 5.
The leu opened down at 4.4845/4.4875 per euro, from 4.4835/4.485 per euro at Thursday close, but further gained ground, amid a quiet market.
At around 1:00 pm, the local currency traded at 4.475 to the euro.
In the money market, overnight rates were at 1.8%-1.3% a year.