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USD USD RON RON Rate as of2026-05-17

USD to RON Converter.

Current rate

1 USD = 4.65 RON as of 2026-05-17. A pair for Romania-US business (Romanian IT outsourcing to US clients, automotive supply chain to US OEMs), US-based tourism to Romania, and the small but growing Romanian-American diaspora. RON has been one of the more stable Eastern European currencies in the 2022-2025 cycle, supported by Romania's relatively prudent fiscal management. NBR (National Bank of Romania) policy rate sits at 6.50% in early 2026.

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USDRON Converter

$
🇺🇸 $1.00 = 🇷🇴
RON 4.65
Rate: 1 USD = 4.6500 RON
Common conversions
🇺🇸 USD🇷🇴 RON
$1.00RON 4.65
$10.00RON 46.50
$100.00RON 465.00
$500.00RON 2,325.00
$1,000.00RON 4,650.00
$5,000.00RON 23,250.00
$10,000.00RON 46,500.00
$50,000.00RON 232,500.00
$100,000.00RON 465,000.00
✨ Mid-market rate · as of 2026-05-17 · Real-world transfer rates may differ 0.5-3% depending on provider · Not financial advice
📈 Trend

USD trend over time.

Today
4.65
1 USD = RON
1 year ago
4.55
↑ 2.2% in 12 months
5 years ago
4.15
↑ 12.0% in 5 years
🔢 Quick reference

USD to RON conversion table.

Common US Dollar amounts converted to Romanian Leu at today's rate of 1 USD = 4.65 RON. The reverse holds too: 1 RON = 0.2151 USD.

USD → RON
1 USD 4.65 RON
5 USD 23.25 RON
10 USD 46.5 RON
25 USD 116.25 RON
50 USD 232.5 RON
100 USD 465 RON
500 USD 2,325 RON
1,000 USD 4,650 RON
5,000 USD 23,250 RON
10,000 USD 46,500 RON
RON → USD
1 RON 0.2151 USD
5 RON 1.08 USD
10 RON 2.15 USD
25 RON 5.38 USD
50 RON 10.75 USD
100 RON 21.51 USD
500 RON 107.53 USD
1,000 RON 215.05 USD
5,000 RON 1,075 USD
10,000 RON 2,151 USD
💡 About this corridor

Why people convert USD to RON.

The USD/RON corridor is driven mostly by global reserve currency and remittances from US-based workers. On the Romanian Leu side, demand comes from EU manufacturing, IT outsourcing trade, and remittances from Italy/Spain. Because both sides see steady two-way flow, USD/RON is one of the more liquid pairs in this region — which usually means tighter spreads and smaller markups than thinly-traded exotic pairs.

Over the past 12 months the US Dollar has moved up 2.2% against the Romanian Leu, and over five years it has strengthened about 12.0% (from 4.15 to 4.65). If you're sending money on this corridor, that trend matters: a rising rate means timing your transfer — or locking a rate with a forward contract for large amounts — can change the Romanian Leu you receive by a meaningful margin.

Getting the best USD → RON rate. The figure above is the mid-market rate — the "true" rate banks and brokers reference. Most banks add a 1–3% margin on top and may charge a flat wire fee. Specialist services (Wise, Remitly, and regional exchange houses on this corridor) typically convert closer to mid-market. Always compare the effective rate after all fees, not just the headline rate — on a large USD transfer, a 2% difference is real money.

Rates shown are indicative mid-market rates as of 2026-05-17 and are for informational purposes only — not a quote or financial advice. Confirm the live rate with your provider before transacting.

❓ FAQ

USD to RON FAQ.

Romania IT outsourcing to US — currency considerations?
Romania has become Eastern Europe's largest IT outsourcing destination after Poland, with Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, and Iași hosting major US tech captives (Microsoft, IBM, Oracle, Amazon, Endava). US clients pay in USD or EUR; Romanian providers typically convert 60-70% to RON for local salaries while holding 30-40% in EUR for stability. For US clients planning forward USD-RON contracts: NBR Markets and major Romanian banks (BCR, BRD, Banca Transilvania, ING Romania) offer competitive 3-12 month forward rates.
Why is RON more stable than HUF or PLN?
Romania has run relatively prudent fiscal policy compared to Poland (which faced rule-of-law disputes affecting EU fund disbursements) and Hungary (which had aggressive monetary easing during 2020-2021). NBR has maintained a stable managed-float against EUR within a soft band. Romanian inflation peaked at 16.4% in late 2022 but normalized faster than HUF (Hungary peak 25%). RON has lost ~12% against USD over 5 years, less than HUF (~28%) and similar to PLN.
Romania Eurozone entry — likely?
Romania has been an EU member since 2007 but has not adopted the Euro. Official target date has slipped from 2024 to 2026 to "no later than 2029" in recent fiscal updates. Meeting Maastricht criteria (especially debt-to-GDP) has proven harder than expected. As of 2026, Romania uses RON with a soft EUR target, similar to Bulgaria pre-Euro adoption. Eurozone entry would compress USD-RON volatility toward EUR-USD dynamics — but this is unlikely before 2030.