On Monday (Dec 20), the three-month rate stood at 2.89% a year. The rate has grown over 10% 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 3.13% on Friday (Dec 24), from 3.11% on Thursday (Dec 23).
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 3.20% a year on Dec 24, from 3.18% a year on Dec 23.
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.