“The exchange rate is influenced by external elements. The leu’s depreciation is probably the result of the turmoil in the eurozone,” Georgescu told a news conference.
However, today’s evolution could be “in part” the result of the recent political developments, he admitted.
The national currency’s exchange rate fell to an all-time low of 4.4715 against the euro Wednesday, amid growing tensions after the ruling coalition announced it would start proceedings to depose President Traian Basescu.
The previous record low of 4.4662 versus the euro was reached in May, when a government collapse coupled with uncertainties in international markets has triggered a sharp depreciation of the local currency.