BNR Exchange Rates: Euro Rises, Dollar Falls on August 19, 2026

The National Bank of Romania (BNR) announced its latest currency exchange rates on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, revealing shifts in the values of major international currencies against the Romanian Leu.

The Euro experienced a modest rise, closing at 5.2452 Lei, a slight increase from the previous day's rate of 5.2442 Lei. In contrast, the US Dollar saw a decrease, trading at 4.5190 Lei, down from 4.5298 Lei on Tuesday. The Swiss Franc also depreciated slightly, with the BNR setting its rate at 5.5773 Lei, down from 5.5801 Lei. The British Pound experienced a minor decrease, closing at 6.1269 Lei compared to 6.1296 Lei the previous day.

Looking at the trend since Friday, August 14, 2026, the Euro has moved from 5.2436 Lei to 5.2452 Lei. The US Dollar has shown a more significant downward trend, falling from 4.5389 Lei to 4.5190 Lei over the same period. The Swiss Franc decreased from 5.5819 Lei to 5.5773 Lei, and the British Pound dropped from 6.1375 Lei to 6.1269 Lei.

Additionally, 100 Hungarian Forints were valued at 1.4375 Lei, a decrease from 1.4442 Lei on August 14. The BNR's published rates serve as reference points and may differ from the exchange rates offered by commercial banks and currency exchange offices.