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  • Anca Dragu, Governor

    1st Wednesday of the month: 14.00-16.00.


  • Petru Rotaru, First Deputy Governor

    2nd Wednesday of the month: 14.00-16.00.


  • Tatiana Ivanicichina, Deputy Governor

    3rd Wednesday of the month: 14.00-16.00.


  • Constantin Șchendra, Deputy Governor

    4th Wednesday of the month: 14.00-16.00.


  • Mihnea Constantinescu, Deputy Governor

    5th Wednesday of the month: 14.00-16.00.

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Annual inflation

The annual rate of inflationAnnual inflation rate represents the increase of consumer prices during a month this year compared with the same month last year. It is calculated as a ratio (expressed in percentage terms) between the price index during a month this year and price index during the same month last year, calculated on the same basis, minus 100. Statistical surveys on consumer prices are carried out by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). NBM sets its inflation target at the level of 5.0 percent annually, calculated based on the consumer price index (inflation rate for the last twelve months – each month of this year compared with the same month of last year), with a possible deviation of ±1.5 percentage points. (Source: Medium-term monetary policy strategy of the NBM. in January 2026 was 4,85 percent.


Official exchange rates

  • EUR 20.2206
  • USD 17.2325
  • RON 3.9669
  • UAH 0.3984
1 EUR = 20.2206 MDL
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There are no any obligations for the National Bank of Moldova to execute banking transactions in the foreign currency using these rates. The official foreign currency rates are fixed and used for accounting purposes only. Read more...


The exchange rate in digital format


Technical box: Indicators of the interbank forex market

Interbank market on: 24.02.2026

  • Last transaction rate (EUR/MDL) 20.2
  • Volume of last transaction (mil. EUR) 0.1
  • Weighted average rate (EUR/MDL) 20.1924
  • Total traded volume (mil. EUR) 1.9

Date source: Bloomberg

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NBM Interest rates

11.12.2025 - Today
  • Base rate5.00%
  • Overnight deposits3.00%
  • Repo rate5.25%
  • Overnight credits7.00%

The base rate is approved as the reference rate for the main short-term monetary policy operations. The deposit and lending facility is part of a symmetrical corridor of ± 2 p.p. to the base rate.

This decision is adopted in the context of the continued propagation of the effects of previous monetary policy decisions, taking into account the associated transmission lags, and aims to keep inflation within the medium-term range of ±1.5 percentage points around the target of 5.0%.

The National Bank of Moldova welcomes the conclusions of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board, made following the consultation under Article IV of the IMF's Articles of Agreement with the Republic of Moldova, published at the end of last week.

Two draft laws aimed at modernising the legal framework of the insurance market and aligning it with European Union standards, prepared by NBM and promoted by the Ministry of Finance, are now open for public consultation.

The yield curve is a graphical representation of the relationship between the maturities and yields of debt instruments denominated in the national currency.

RCA Data represents an automated state information system used for the exact determination of the insurance premium to be paid by each insured. This system also allows the exchange of information with internal affairs bodies for the purpose of exercising the control function regarding the possession of RCA insurance and Green Card.

Banks in the Republic of Moldova

Licensed banks operate in the market freely and independently from the NBM, the Government and other government authorities. The NBM licenses, supervises and regulates their activity.

Prices of precious metals

  • XAG 52.3727
  • XAU 2982.2051
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The prices for gold and silver are prices expressed in Moldovan Leu for a gram of fine gold and for a gram of fine silver. More...

The NBM, in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC, World Bank Group) and Ceres (a non-profit organization), recently organized an online session entitled "The Impact of Climate Risk on the Insurance Sector in the Republic of Moldova," dedicated to representatives of the NBM and insurance companies.

In light of recent public communications that have unlawfully used the names of public institutions, such as the National Bank of Moldova, we emphasise the importance of obtaining accurate information and verifying sources before taking any action that involves personal data, bank accounts, or fund transfers.

Representatives of the National Bank of Moldova, other regulatory authorities, banking professionals, as well as officials from payment and microfinance institutions gathered to participate in a practical workshop.

The National Bank of Moldova organised, within the European Union-funded project "Moldova is Europe - Support for EU Integration," an online training session dedicated to the implementation of the provisions of the Regulation on own funds requirements for operational risk, which will enter into force on 1 January 2027.

Today, 6 February 2026, the Governor of the National Bank of Moldova, Ms. Anca Dragu, held a meeting with representatives of the France-Moldova Chamber of Commerce and Industry: President Emmanuel Skoulios and Vice-President Dumitru Cozmolici.

Calendar of data dissemination

06.03.2026

The Governor of the National Bank of Moldova, Anca Dragu, participated in the international conference 2025: end of an era? And now?, a high-level event organised by the National Bank of Belgium, held from 12-13 February 2026 in Brussels.

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