The leu opened at 4.23/4.233 per euro, from 4.24/4.241 per euro at Friday’s closing. It further gained ground, hitting an early high of 4.227/4.229 per euro.
The central bank set the leu’s reference at 4.2419 units Friday, weaker on the day.
On the money market Monday morning, overnight rates were at 4%-4.5% a year.