Compared to the same period of 2020, the three-month rate surged by 48.2%, per calculations by Ziarul Financiar (ZF) based on central bank data.
Financial analysts expect the three-month ROBOR index to reach 3.22% a year over the next 12-month horizon, per a monthly poll carried by CFA Romania.
The six-month ROBOR used in calculating variable interests for mortgage loans in lei stayed at 3.13% a year on Friday, similar with the level reported 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, grew to 3.23% a year on Friday, from 3.21 on Thursday.