The three-month rate reached the 3% threshold on the last day of 2021.
Compared to the same period of 2021, the three-month rate has surged by almost 70%, according to 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 3.20% a year on Tuesday, compared to 3.18% on Monday (Jan 10).
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, climbed to 3.28% a year on Tuesday, from 3.26% a year on Monday.
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.