Romanian Leu Exchange Rate
RON/PLN
Between 2005 and 2020, Romania’s GDP grew rapidly
Services account for 50% of the economy
Banknotes in Romania are made of plastic
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What factors influence the current exchange rate of the Romanian leu (RON/PLN)?
The RON/PLN currency pair shows how many Polish zlotys (PLN) are needed to buy one Romanian leu (RON). The economies of Poland and Romania are among the fastest-growing in the Central and Eastern European (CEE) region, which means that financial markets often treat them in a very similar way.
The daily fluctuations in the leu-to-zloty exchange rate are primarily influenced by:
- Decisions by the National Bank of Romania (BNR) – which regulates monetary policy and interest rates in Romania, directly affecting the valuation of the leu.
- Policy of the National Bank of Poland (NBP) – which manages interest rates in Poland.
- Global risk appetite – when global investors are keen to invest capital in emerging markets, currencies across our region benefit, including both the RON and the PLN.
Converter and quick conversion between RON and PLN
Our intuitive currency converter allows you to monitor market rates in real time and check how many zlotys you will receive for selling Romanian currency. The data fed into the Trejdoo converter comes directly from the global interbank market, giving you access to real-time prices.
To check the current value, simply enter the amount in the calculator above. Do you operate across the CEE region? See also the current Hungarian forint exchange rate (HUF/PLN).
Settlements with Romania for businesses
Romania, which has seen tremendous economic growth in recent years, has become a natural and profitable market for Polish online shops to expand into. If you sell there, your payment gateway or the local marketplace pays out your profits in Romanian lei (RON).
The problem arises when transferring these funds to your country. Traditional banks treat the leu as a niche currency, resulting in wide currency spreads. At Trejdoo, we provide businesses with tools that completely eliminate this problem:
- Exchange at wholesale rates: You exchange RON for PLN at transparent, market rates. This allows you to save a lot of money.
- Cheap and efficient transfers: You can easily transfer funds in RON to your free Trejdoo wallet, exchange them for zlotys at the best time for you, and instantly withdraw them to your company’s bank account in Poland.
Multi-currency card – pay in Romania just like a local
A business trip to Bucharest? Or perhaps you’re planning a holiday along the Transfagarasan Highway? Paying with a standard card in Romania will expose you to high currency conversion fees on every transaction at a hotel or petrol station.
By taking our multi-currency card with you, you’ll have full control over your spending. Top up your wallet with zlotys, exchange them for lei in our app in seconds, and pay by card on the spot. The system will automatically deduct the amount from your RON balance, without charging a single penny in commission, and protect you from the pitfalls of payment terminals (so-called dynamic currency conversion, or DCC).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – RON/PLN
How to correctly read the RON/PLN exchange rate?
In this exchange rate, the Romanian leu (RON) is the base currency and the Polish zloty (PLN) is the quoted currency. The displayed exchange rate indicates how many groszy one leu is worth. For example, an exchange rate of 0.8600 means that 1 RON is worth exactly 86 groszy.
I run a store in Romania. Is it worth it for me to exchange RON on Trejdoo?
Definitely yes. If a sales platform transfers profits earned in RON directly to a Polish account denominated in PLN, your bank will automatically convert the currency at a highly unfavorable exchange rate from the bank’s table. By transferring RON to your Trejdoo wallet, you exchange the currency at a much better market rate, protecting your e-commerce margin.
Why do banks offer such poor exchange rates for the Romanian leu?
In traditional retail banking in Poland, the Romanian leu is characterized by low liquidity (individual customers rarely exchange it). For this reason, banks classify it as a minor currency, compensating for this by applying very high spreads. Platforms such as Trejdoo operate directly on the interbank market, offering incomparably better terms.
What are the best times to exchange RON for PLN?
The highest market liquidity for the RON/PLN pair occurs during the business hours of European financial institutions. On Trejdoo, you’ll typically get the best exchange rates on business days from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time.