The rate has increased by 8.64% since the beginning of December, in line with calculations by Ziarul Financiar based on central bank data.
The six-month ROBOR used in calculating variable interests for mortgage loans in lei rose to 3.06% on Dec 10, from 3.02% on Dec 17.
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, rose to 3.13% a year on Dec 10, from 3.11% a year on Dec 17.
Financial analysts expect the three-month ROBOR index to reach 3.22% over the next 12-month horizon, a monthly poll by CFA Romania showed Monday (Dec 10).