Euro, record exchange rate at the NBR: 5.3527 RON. How the dollar, franc and gold have evolved

The euro reached its highest ever value against the leu on Tuesday, 6 October 2026. The National Bank of Romania set the euro exchange rate at 5.3527 RON, an increase of 0.0221 RON compared to the previous day.

How other currencies and gold performed

Alongside the euro, the US dollar also rose, quoted at 4.7616 RON – an increase of 0.0047 RON, or 0.1% against the previous rate.

Moving in the opposite direction, the Swiss franc fell to 5.7285 RON, down by 0.0073 RON, representing a depreciation of 0.13%.

The pound sterling also performed positively, reaching 6.3036 RON, up by 0.23%, according to data published by the NBR.

With regard to precious metals, the price of gold per gramme recorded a slight decline, quoted at 635.8864 RON, down by 0.02% compared to the previous session.

For seniors and families monitoring these exchange rates with a view to making payments, managing savings, or handling private pensions in foreign currency, the above fluctuations reflect the general trend of the euro and US dollar appreciating against the leu during this period.