Compared to the same period of last year, the three-month rate surged by nearly 70%, per calculations by Ziarul Financiar (ZF) daily based on central bank data.
The six-month ROBOR used in calculating variable interests for mortgage loans in lei, grew to 3.17% a year on Friday, compared to 3.15% on Thursday (Jan 6).
The twelve-month ROBOR index, which represents the interest rate paid on loans in lei attracted by commercial banks from other commercial banks for a twelve-month period, grew to 3.26% a year on Friday, from 3.25 a year on Thursday.
Financial analysts expect the three-month ROBOR index to reach 3.22% a year over the next twelve months, according to a monthly poll carried out by CFA Society Romania.