Starting commission rate for the simulation. Higher rates may increase short-term revenue but could impact long-term market share.

Measure of market price fluctuations. Higher volatility requires more dynamic commission rate adjustment.

Duration of the simulation. Longer periods provide more accurate long-term optimization but require more processing time.

Intensity of market competition. Higher values mean more aggressive competitors, which may require lower commission rates.

How sensitive customers are to price changes. Higher values mean customers are more likely to switch based on commission rates.