The three-month rate has increased by 3.13% since the beginning of the week and by nearly 9% since the beginning of 2022, as per calculations by Ziarul Financiar based on central bank data.
On January 3, 2022, the three-month rate stood at 3.02% a year.
The six-month ROBOR used in calculating variable interests for mortgage loans in lei, grew to 3.43% a year on Wednesday, from 3.37% on Tuesday.
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 3.56% a year on Wednesday, from 3.48% a year on Tuesday.
Financial analysts expect the three-month ROBOR index to reach 3.87% a year over the next twelve months, according to a monthly poll carried out by CFA Society Romania.