Romania Exchange Rate
Official exchange rate (LCU per US$, period average) PA.NUS.FCRF
Romania's exchange rate was 4.79 in 2025, ranked 117th globally. This represents a 4.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Romania's exchange rate stood at 4.79 in 2025, a rise of +0.19 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 4.79 by 2025. Romania ranked 117th globally.
Romania's exchange rate has exhibited a significant fluctuation over the past 66 years. Since 1960, the country's exchange rate has risen to an all-time high of 4.79 in 2025, from an all-time low of 0.00 in 1972. This trajectory indicates a substantial appreciation of the Romanian leu against the US dollar since the 1970s. Notably, Romania's exchange rate closely mirrors that of Malaysia's, with the latter ranking 4.73 globally in 2025. However, Romania's exchange rate lags behind Brazil's, which has an all-time high of 5.24 in 2025. The Romanian leu's appreciation in recent years is attributed to the country's economic growth and integration into the global economy. If Romania continues to attract foreign investment and maintain a stable economic environment, the exchange rate is likely to remain relatively stable in the coming years, potentially even appreciating further due to increased economic confidence.
Data & projection
| Year | Exchange Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 5.01 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 4.90 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 4.79 | - | - |
| 2025 | 4.79 | +0.19 | #117 |
| 2024 | 4.60 | +0.02 | #90 |
| 2023 | 4.57 | −0.11 | #89 |
| 2022 | 4.69 | +0.53 | #88 |
| 2021 | 4.16 | −0.08 | #88 |
| 2020 | 4.24 | +0.01 | #88 |
| 2019 | 4.24 | +0.30 | #89 |
| 2018 | 3.94 | −0.11 | #88 |
| 2017 | 4.05 | −0.01 | #89 |
| 2016 | 4.06 | +0.05 | #90 |
| 2015 | 4.01 | +0.66 | #93 |
| 2014 | 3.35 | +0.02 | #89 |
| 2013 | 3.33 | −0.14 | #89 |
| 2012 | 3.47 | +0.42 | #89 |
| 2011 | 3.05 | −0.13 | #88 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Romania matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2023. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw exchange rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Romania's exchange rate was 4.79 in 2025. Ranked 117th globally. This represents a 4.2% increase from the previous year.
Romania's exchange rate peaked at 4.79 in 2025.
The lowest exchange rate in Romania was 0.00 in 1972.
Romania ranks 117th globally in exchange rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is PA.NUS.FCRF. Data sourced from World Bank.
Romania's exchange rate is projected to reach 4.79 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The exchange rate of Romania in 2025 was 4.79. This ranks 117th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_romania_exchange-rate,
title = {Romania Exchange Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/romania/exchange-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}