The rate has grown by 12.4% since the beginning of December 2021, in line with 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 stayed at 3.13% on Thursday (Dec 30).
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, stayed at 3.21% a year.
Financial analysts expect the three-month ROBOR index to reach 3.22% over the next 12-month horizon, per a monthly poll carried by CFA Romania.