Romania Real Effective Exchange Rate
Real effective exchange rate index PX.REX.REER
Romania's real effective exchange rate was 121.31 in 2026 (projected), ranked 54th globally. This represents a 3.6% increase from 2025. Data from BIS, covering 1991–2026.
Overview
Romania's real effective exchange rate stood at 121.31 in 2026, a rise of +4.17 from 2025. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 125.75 by 2027. Romania ranked 54th globally.
Romania's real effective exchange rate has experienced significant fluctuations since 1991, with a notable peak of 121.31 in 2026, ranking it 54th globally. This value is comparable to that of Estonia, which also reached a peak of 121.71 in the same year. Conversely, Romania's all-time trough of 41.97 occurred in 1992, during a period of economic instability following the fall of communism. Since then, Romania's real effective exchange rate has generally trended upwards, with a notable increase in recent years. The close proximity of Romania's current rate to that of Estonia, which has experienced rapid economic growth, suggests that Romania may be at a similar stage in its economic development. A sustained increase in productivity and competitiveness would be necessary to alter the current trajectory of Romania's real effective exchange rate, potentially leading to a more favorable position in the global rankings.
Data & projection
| Year | Real Effective Exchange Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029* trend | 134.62 | - | - |
| 2028* trend | 130.18 | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 125.75 | - | - |
| 2026 | 121.31 | +4.17 | #54 |
| 2025 | 117.14 | +4.40 | #56 |
| 2024 | 111.64 | +1.58 | #74 |
| 2023 | 108.85 | +4.34 | #73 |
| 2022 | 103.28 | +2.35 | #66 |
| 2021 | 99.56 | −0.44 | #52 |
| 2020 | 98.62 | +0.07 | #45 |
| 2019 | 97.25 | −1.60 | #44 |
| 2018 | 97.73 | +1.39 | #44 |
| 2017 | 95.20 | −2.49 | #34 |
| 2016 | 96.61 | −2.82 | #43 |
| 2015 | 98.33 | −5.10 | #59 |
| 2014 | 101.82 | −0.88 | #72 |
| 2013 | 101.14 | +3.07 | #62 |
| 2012 | 96.58 | −7.72 | #29 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Romania matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2023. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw real effective exchange rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Romania's real effective exchange rate was 121.31 in 2026. Ranked 54th globally. This represents a 3.6% increase from the previous year.
Romania's real effective exchange rate peaked at 121.31 in 2026.
The lowest real effective exchange rate in Romania was 41.97 in 1992.
Romania ranks 54th globally in real effective exchange rate as of 2026.
The World Bank indicator code is PX.REX.REER. Data sourced from BIS.
Romania's real effective exchange rate is projected to reach 125.75 by 2027 based on trend extrapolation.
The real effective exchange rate of Romania in 2026 was 121.31. This ranks 54th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_romania_reer,
title = {Romania Real Effective Exchange Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/romania/reer/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}