BNR exchange rates, September 1, 2026: Euro and dollar edge lower
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- Romaniaโs central bank set the euro at 5.2575 lei and the U.S. dollar at 4.5331 lei on September 1, both slightly below the previous session.
- The Swiss franc fell more noticeably to 5.5996 lei, while the British pound rose marginally to 6.1398 lei.
- The reference rates may differ from prices offered by commercial banks and currency exchanges.
The euro remains close to the 5.26 lei threshold after the National Bank of Romania set its reference rate at 5.2575 lei on Tuesday, down 0.0011 lei from the previous session.
The U.S. dollar also moved lower, falling 0.0004 lei to 4.5331 lei. The Swiss franc recorded the clearest decline among the main currencies listed, dropping 0.0075 lei to 5.5996 lei.
The British pound edged up 0.0002 lei to 6.1398 lei. The reference rate for 100 Hungarian forints fell by 0.0103 lei, reaching 1.4332 lei.
BNR reference rates serve as an indicator for the leu against major currencies. The actual rates offered by banks and exchange houses may differ. Currency movements can affect import costs, foreign-currency loans and other transactions denominated in foreign currencies.
Between February 26 and September 1, 2026, the euroโs highest recorded BNR rate was 5.2688 lei on May 6. Its lowest was 5.0914 lei on April 15.
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Originally published by Adevฤrul in Romanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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