The NBR published the exchange rates for October 28: the euro and dollar rose, while gold became more expensive by over 6 lei

The National Bank of Romania published the new exchange rates on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. The euro and the US dollar appreciated against the previous session, while the Swiss franc and the British pound recorded slight declines. The most significant movement was recorded for gold, whose price rose by more than 6 lei in a single day.

One euro was quoted at 5.3495 lei, compared with 5.3487 lei on Tuesday, while the US dollar reached 4.8088 lei, up from 4.7977 lei. The Swiss franc fell to 5.7911 lei, and the British pound to 6.3848 lei.

A gram of gold was valued at 625.4250 lei, up by 6.4106 lei from the previous session. Over the last two sessions, the price rose from 615.8469 lei to 625.4250 lei. The NBR exchange rate is a reference rate and does not represent the selling price at banks or specialized shops.

On the money market, the three-month ROBOR remained at 6.09%. The six-month index rose to 6.15%, while the 12-month index reached 6.20%. IRCC, used for numerous loans in lei, stands at 5.57% for the second quarter of 2026. The movement of these indices may affect borrowers’ monthly payments, depending on the provisions of their loan agreements.