The amount of the guarantee granted to a sworn goods broker may not be less than the higher of the following two sums:
1° The average monthly sales figure, including taxes and net of fees, achieved by the sworn goods broker during the previous financial year;
2° Half of the maximum amount of funds held by the sworn goods broker on behalf of third parties at any time during the previous twelve months.
Where the sworn goods broker has been in business for less than one year, the amount of the guarantee may not be less than the average forecast monthly sales, including taxes and net of fees, for the current financial year. This forecast amount is declared by the broker to the insurer or the surety company.