The difference is marginal, of RON0,008, but it shows a stable early-year start after the EUR/RON exchange rate stabilized in 2025 above the psychological threshold of 5 units to the euro.
Against the US dollar, the national currency lost slightly on January 5, reaching 4.3557 units, compared to 4.3417 units on December 31, 2025.
The Romanian leu started its decline against the euro in May 2025,, touching an all-time low of 5.1222 units per euro on May 8, amid lingering political tension locally following the first round of presidential election held on May 4. On May 6, the Romanian leu surpassed the threshold of 5 units against the euro for the first time ever. Over the last two years, the EUR/RON exchange rate has stayed put, being stable at 4.97 to the euro.
Around 77% of participants in CFA Romania survey carried out in December 2025 forecast the depreciation of the leu over the next 12 months. The average value of expectations for the six-month horizon is 5.1313 per euro, while for the 12-month horizon the average value of the exchange rate is 5.1733.