The leu opened at 4.4665 to the euro, slightly lower from 4.4615/4.465 per euro at Friday close.
After the first hour of trading, the national currency traded at 4.468/4.47 against the euro.
Friday, the central bank set the leu’s reference at 4.462 versus the euro, slightly weaker on the day. Against the US dollar, the leu’s indicative gained a meager 0.1% to 3.213 units.
In the money market Monday morning, overnight rates were at 2.25%-2.75%.