Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average in Romania
Romania: Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average was 4.35 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average in Romania, 1987–2026
Source: World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream and IMF International Finance Statistics data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average in Romania is 4.35, measured in 2026.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.7% on the previous year and up 7.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average in Romania peaked at 4.69 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0.001, in 1987.
That places Romania 138th out of 193 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.001 | 0.001 | 0.001 | 3 |
| 1990s | 0.3917 | 0.002 | 1.53 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.87 | 2.17 | 3.32 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.67 | 3.05 | 4.24 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.44 | 4.16 | 4.69 | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average in Romania?
- Official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average in Romania was 4.35 in 2026, according to World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream and IMF International Finance Statistics data.
- What is the highest official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 4.69 in 2022.
- What is the lowest official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.001 in 1987.
- How does Romania rank for official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average?
- Romania ranks 138th out of 193 countries with data for 2026.
- Is official exchange rate, lcu per usd, period average rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream and IMF International Finance Statistics data, published as part of Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Official exchange rate refers to the exchange rate determined by national authorities or to the rate determined in the legally sanctioned exchange market. It is calculated as an annual average based on monthly averages (local currency units relative to the U.S. dollar).