One unit buys 8.0 % fewer dollars than a year ago.
Currency in Romania over time
71 official observations, 24 July 2026 → 23 October 2026. Every point is a published value — never interpolated.
Rank
#69 of 71
higher is better
Ranked behind
3 %
2 of 71 countries
Latest move
▼ 0.35 pp
since 22 October 2026
Below its peak
5.57 pp
peak -2.43 % in 3 August 2026
Full series
▼ 1.95 pp
since 24 July 2026
In Europe: #34 of 34vs median -2.73 %: −5.27 pp (worse)
Among 71 countries
Half of all 71 countries sit between -3.25 % and 0.00 %. Romania is ahead of 3 % of them. Axis trimmed to the 2nd–98th percentile; 3 values beyond it sit in the end bars.
The currency’s US-dollar value now vs one year ago — positive means it strengthened. Our calculation from daily ECB reference rates.
How to read this figure
Our own calculation from daily ECB reference rates: the currency’s US-dollar value today versus one year ago. A strengthening currency makes imports and foreign travel cheaper; it is not a verdict on the economy.